\ 


PROCEEDINGS 


OF    THE 


IGRAND  ENCAMPMENT 


OF    THE 


Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows 


STATE   OF    CONNECTICUT, 


FROM 


ITS  INSTITUTION,  APRIL  20,  1843, 


TO 


ITS  ANNUAL   SESSION,  FEBEUABY  20,  1866,  INCLUSIVE. 


PRINTED  BY  OBDER  OF  THE  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT. 


NEW    HAVEN: 

PRINTED  BY  THOMAS  J.  STAFFORD. 

1867. 


II    ~ 


INTRODUCTION. 


The  Patriarchal  Branch  of  Odd  Fellowship  was  not  intro- 
duced into  Connecticut  until  two  years  after  the  Lodges,  and 
not  until  a  year  after  the  Grand  Lodge  had  been  instituted. 
Sassacus  Encampment  was  instituted  August  19,  1841,  and 
Oriental,  Sept.  13,  of  the  same  year.  No  other  Encampment 
having  arisen,  seven  Past  Officers  from  these  two  were  invested 
with  the  powers  of  a  Grand  Encampment,  on  the  twentieth  of 
April,  1843.  The  following  June  an  Encampment  was  insti- 
tuted by  dispensation  at  Norwich  ;  and  in  July,  1844,  a  fourth 
Encampment  was  instituted  at  New  London.  Up  to  this 
period,  the  Patriarchal  Branch  had  progressed  very  slowly. 
In  the  next  year,  however,  (1844,)  four  Encampments  were 
instituted  ;  in  1845,  two ;  in  1846,  one  ;  but  in  1847,  four ;  in 
1848,  one — making  fifteen  Encampments,  and  a  constituency 
of  549  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  the 
highest  point  to  which  it  has  ever  attained.  In  J  849,  Midian 
Encampment,  No.  7,  at  Hartford,  was  expelled  for  contumacy. 
From  this  point  there  was  a  continual  decrease  until  1863, 
when  there  existed  only  five*  Encampments  and  201  members. 
Here  commenced  a  revival,  and  at  the  close  of  the  year  1866, 
there  were  six  Camps  and  336  members,  an  increase  of  one  En- 
campment (No.  10  revived)  and  135  members ;  and  at  the 
present  writing,  July,  1867,  there  are  8  Encampments  and  461 
members,  and  from  the  interest  everywhere  manifested,  there 
is  great  reason  to  expect  a  considerable  increase  before  the 
close  of  the  year. 


2031792 


I  3ST  D  EX. 


Amendment  of  record  declared  void,  199. 

Appeal  of  Wm.  B.  Hnrd  vs.  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  206,  208. 

Assessment  on  Subordinates,  202,  288,  234,  239,  246,  262. 

State  jurisdictions,  176,  181. 
Ballots,  blanks  not  to  be  counted,  34. 
Benedict,  Geo.  W.,  P.  G.  M. ;  death  of,  288,  294. 
Benefits  and  initiation  fees,  163,  164. 

must  be  recognized,  306,  311. 

Biennial  Sessions  of  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S.,  recommended,  262. 
Blanks  not  to  be  counted,  34. 
Books  to  be  procured,  29. 
Borrowed  of  Grand  Lodge,  9  ;  paid,  33. 
Botsford,  David,  G.  J.  Warden ;  death  of,  269,  273. 
By-Laws  of  Grand  Encampment,  19,  122;  amendments  to,  309. 
Candidates  must  be  members  of  Lodge  six  months,  8,  44,  47. 
must  apply  to  nearest  Encampment,  12. 
rejected,  11,  12. 
Cards  to  be  furnished  at  cost,  39. 

not  to  be  sent  without  vote  of  Lodge,  291. 
Certificates  to  be  presented  at  each  session,  210. 
Charter  of  Grand  Encampment,  11,  12,  14,  67,  92. 
for  Sassacus  and  Oriental  Encampments,  6. 
blanks  for  Subordinates,  67,  182,  187. 
fee  reduced,  232,  233. 
Chest  to  be  procured,  67,  92,  139. 
Chief  Patriarch,  when  under  charges,  34. 
can  install  successor,  134. 
Circular  from  No.  7,  62,  79. 
Clark,  Ed.  S.  Grand  Master;  death  of,  288,  294. 
Committee  de  Grand  Lodge  and  Grand  Encampment,  182,  186. 
on  funds  of  Grand  Encampment,  199,  201. 
of  the  whole,  64,  108. 
Communication   from  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S.,  10,  14,  39,  205,  207,  210,  265. 

New  York,  10,  145,  148,  154. 

Grand  Encampments  of  Kentucky  and  Maryland,  44. 
Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut,  1844,  15;  1848,  115. 
that  of  New  York  temporarily  adopted,  6. 
committee  to  prepare,  6  ;  report  of^!3  ;  printing  of,  29. 
revision  of,  91,  95;  report  on,  lOt. 
amendments  of, 

of  1844,  Art.     I.  2,  57,  66.  96,  adopted. 
IV.  1,  57,  66,  96,  adopted. 
1848,          VI.  6,  246,  253.  adopted. 

VI.  1,  164,   182,   withdrawn,  182;    indefinitely  post- 
poned, 187,   195,  199;  adopted,  200. 
III.  7,  200;  indefinitely  postponed,  210. 


VI  INDEX. 

Constitution  of  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S.,  amendments  to,  220,  241,  242,  246. 

Grand  Lodge  of  New  York,  adopted  temporarily,  6. 
for  State  Grand  Bodies,  by  G.  L.  of  U.  S.,   135, 138, 139,  142,  147. 

Subordinates,  of  1844,  23;  of  1848,  126. 
to  be  printed,  29. 
1841,  amendments  toll.  1,  2,30,   50— IV.  1,  1,  30— V.  1,  51—11. 

2    2   97. 
1648,  amendments  to  V.    1,    63—11.    5,  179,  180— V.  2,  234— V. 

1,  294. 

CypJter  adopted,  34. 

Death  of  G.  W.  Benedict,  288,  294 ;  D.  Botsford,  273 ;  E.  S.  Clark,  288,   294  ; 
R.  S.  Hinman,  12;    C.  L.  Russell,  285;    M.  A.  Shepard,  102,  103,  104, 
107 ;  J.  Wallace,  259,  263 ;  Thomas  Wildey,  278,  261,  282,  284. 
Degrees ;  past  official,  6,  181. 
Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  32,  33,  38,  219,  223,  247,  282,  284,  312. 

to  take  chair  when  C.  P.  is  under  charges,  84. 
Grand  Sentinel  appointed,  32,  38. 
Digests  to  be  procured,  97. 
Diplomas,  265,  321. 
Dispensation  for  Grand  Encampment,  3. 

to  D.  W.  Patterson,  93. 
Distribution  of  Proceedings,  88. 

Documents  de  Connecticut  Encampment,  61,  64,  66,  68. 
Dues  to  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S.,  39. 

of  subordinates,  67,  97. 
Education  by  the  Order,  57,  66. 

ENCAMPMENTS:  Sassacus,  No.  1,  New  Haven.  Instituted  Aug.  19th,  1841  ;  new- 
charter,  July,  1843,  8;  by-laws  approved,  137;  grand  visita- 
tions, 219,  258,  259,  288,  298,  304. 

Oriental,  No.  2,  East  Haddam.  Instituted  Sept.  13th,  1841  ;  to 
pay  Grand  Encampment  amount  due  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S., 
34 ;  required  to  make  returns,  29,  49 ;  petition  to  remove  to 
Essex,  103 ;  report  of  committee  on,  105  ;  resolution  de,  106  ; 
report  on  removal,  135  ;  petition  to  return  to  East  Haddarn, 
289  ;  report  of  committee  on,  293  ;  removal,  297. 
Palmyra,  No.  3,  Norwich.  Dispensation  and  institution,  7;  char- 
ter granted,  8  ;  by-laws  approved,  8  ;  grand  visitation,  167; 
allowed  to  resume  work,  819,  320. 

Unity,  No.  4,  New  London.  Dispensation  and  institution,  13; 
election  of  ineligible  officer  approved,  50  ;  election  of  ineligi- 
ble members  granted,  47  ;  grand  visitation,  60 ;  officers  ad- 
mitted to  Grand  Encampment  without  certificate,  35  ;  re- 
quested to  forward  returns,  34;  disbanded,  197. 
Devotion,  No.  5,  Danbury.  Dispensation  and  institution,  31 ; 
charter,  32  ;  petition  to  remove  to  Bethel,  55;  leave  granted, 
57 ;  removal,  63 ;  allowed  to  return,  146 ;  grand  visitations, 
175,  219. 

Sowheag,  No.  6,  Middletown.  Dispensation  and  institution,  32  ; 
charter,  32 ;  petition  to  remove  to  Portland,  205,  207 ;  leave 
to  withdraw,  208 ;  petition  to  remove  to  Portland,  238 ;  per- 
mitted, 240.* 

Midian,  No.  7,  Hartford.  Dispensation  and  institution,  32 ; 
charter,  32 ;  allowed  to  admit  ineligible  brothers,  47 ;  grand 
visitation,  55  ;  remonstrance,  60  ;  circular,  62,  79  ;  resolutions 
of,  64,  65  ;  resolutions  of  Grand  Encampment  de,  109, 134, 137. 
Mount  Hermon,  No.  8,  Bridgeport.  Dispensation  and  institu- 
tion, 36;  allowed  to  admit  ineligible  brothers,  47;  grand  visita- 
tions, 159,  219. 


INDEX.  VII 

ENCAMPMENTS:    Kabdosa,  No.  9,  Norwalk.     Petition  and  charter,  89;    institu- 
tion, 43  ;  grand  visitation,  219. 

Charity,  No.  10,  Mystic.  Petition,  47  ;  charter,  48  ;  institution, 
64 ;  grand  visitation,  63  ;  petition  to  remove  to  Stonington, 
105;  leave  granted,  106;  report  on,  184;  grand  visitation, 
167  ;  ask  advice  of  Grand  Encampment,  209,  210;  reopened,  303. 
Connecticut,  No.  11,  Hartford.  Petition  and  dispensation,  60; 
institution,  62 ;  charter,  65  ;  by-laws  approved,  66  ;  surrender 
of  ch  rter,  220. 

Winsted,  No.  12,  Winsted.  Petition,  63  ;  charter,  66;  institu- 
tion, 90;  petition  for  removal  to  Wolcottville,  178  ;  removed, 
181;  surrender  of  charter,  206,  206,  207;  cards  to  mem- 
bers, 206. 

Hinman,  No.  13,  Warehouse  Point.  Petition,  dispensation  and 
institution,  90;  charter,  96;  remonstrance  against  No.  7,  108  ; 
resolutions^,  109. 

Wascustee,  No.  14,  Stamford.     Petition,  dispensation  and  institu- 
tion, 90 ;  charter,  96  ;  return  of  books,  306. 
Montecedio,  No.  15,  Bristol.     Petition,  91  ;  charter,  96  ;  institu- 
tion, 102;    by-laws  amended,  137;    petition   for  removal  to 
Plainville,  187  ;  removal,  190;  grand  visitation,  204,  219. 
Oasis,  No.  16,  Meriden.     Petition,  dispensation  and  institution, 

158;  charter,  159;  grand  visitation,  219. 
Willey,   No.   17,  Colchester.     Petition,  dispensation,  institution 

and  charter,  167. 

Emcelxior,  No.  18,  Birmingham.  Petition,  dispensation  and  in- 
stitution, 174  ;  charter,  180;  appeal  of  W.  B.  Hurd,  206,  208  ; 
grand  visitation,  219,  251,  304. 

Phenix,  No,  19,  Winsted.  Petition,  205,  206;  charter,  208  ;  in- 
stitution, 219  ;  grand  visitation,  219. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20,  Waterbury.     Petitioa,  dispensation  and  in- 
stitution, 219;  charter,  222;  grand  visitation,  277. 
Hebron,  No.  21,  Hebron.     Petition,  252 ;  charter,  253 ;    institu- 
tion, 258. 
New  London,  No.  — ,  New  London.     Petition,  43  ;  continued  to 

next  session,  45  ;  leave  to  withdraw,  50. 
funds,  mis  ipplication  of,  306,  312. 
required  to  conform  to  ritual,  223. 
Encroachments  of  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S.,  185,  142,  147. 
Erpenze*  of  Grand  Encampment,  246,  253. 

Patriarch,  163. 

officers  to  be  paid,  37,  138,  210  ;  discontinued,  232. 

Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut ;  dispensation  for,  3  ;  institution,  5  ;  seal  to 
be  procured  for,  12;  proceedings  of  to   be    printed,  88. 
51,  67,  254,  294  ;  charter  to  be  framed,  67  ;  funds  of,  199, 
201  ;  constitution  of,   115. 
Kentucky  and  Maryland,  44. 

Lodge  of  Mi  sissippi,  Georgia,  North  Carolina,  Delaware,  226. 
United  States,  encroachments  of,  142,  145,  147. 
dues  to,  ordered  paid,  33. 
amendment  of  constitution   of.  206,  207,   220, 

241,  242,  246. 
biennial  sessions  of,  262. 

Patriarch,  expenses  of,  163  ;  to  visit  subordinates,  241. 
Representative,  to  procure  books,  29;  to  procure  regalia,  159,    163. 
tax,  198,254. 
resignation  of,  30.  149;  expenses  of,  29,  38,  50,  160,  17'', 

240. 
Scribe;  salary  of,  38,  200,  210. 


VIII  INDEX. 

Grand  Sentinel,  deputy  appointed,  32. 

Sire  Hopkins  ;  proclamation  of,  39. 

Kennedy,  3. 

Wildey;  death  of,  281,  282,  284. 

Nicholson ;  visit  to  New  Haven,  304. 
Hinman,  P.  G.  Patriarch  ;  death  of,  1 2. 
Hurd,  Wm.  B. ;  appeal  of,  206,  208. 
Installation  Books,  221,  223. 

Instruction,  61,  58,  139,  181,  191,  224,  234,  255,  275,  285,  295. 
Kennedy,  John  A. ;  Grand  Sire,  3. 
List  of  members  to  be  published  annually,  210. 
Misapplication  of  funds,  806,  312. 
Manual  adopted  by  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S.,  161. 
Members  must  present  certificates,  210. 
Mergement,  226,  227,  232,  283,  240,  250,  254,  259. 
New  York;  Order  in,  144,  148,  154. 
Nicholson,  J.  B. ;  Grand  Sire,  304. 
Non-beneficial  members,  307,  308. 
Non-affiliated  members,  308,  310. 
Officers ;  term  of,  305,  311 ;  not  to  be  installed  while  under  charges,  34;  until 

reports  are  sent,  247. 

Grand,  expenses  paid,  37,  138,  210;  discontinued,  232, 
Order;  Rules  of,  26,  124,  277. 
Past  Chief  Patriarchs  ;  regalia  of,  306. 
Patterson,  D.  W. ;  dispensation  for,  93. 
Perseverance  Lodge  ;  expulsion  of,  10. 
Photograph  of  Grand  Lodge  of  U.  S.,  321. 

Proceedings  to  be  printed,  38,  51,  67,  93,  97,  109,  169,  254,  294. 
Proclamation  of  Grand  Sire  Hopkins,  39. 
Public  Installation,  263,  816,  321. 
Regalia,  proper ;  committee  on,  88;   of  Grand  Representatives,   159,    163;  of 

Past  Chief  Patriarchs,  806. 
Rejected  Candidates,  11. 
Rent,  87. 

Rules  of  Order,  21,  124,  277. 
Russell,  C.  L.  P.  C.  P. ;  death  of,  285. 
Salary  of  Grand  Scribe,  38,  200,  210. 
Scribes,  to  furnish  names  to  Lodges,  138. 
Seal  for  Grand  Encampment,  12. 
Semi-annual  Session  abolished,  55,  57,  66,  96. 
Sentintl,  Deputy  Grand  ;  appointed,  32. 
Session,  semi-annual ;  abolished,  55,  57,  66. 
Shepard,  M.  A.  Grand  Patriarch ;  death  of,  102, 103,  104,  107, 
Smith,  J.  W.  Grand  Representative ;  present  from,  321 ;  resolution  of  thanks,  822. 
.Small,  Wilson,  P.  C.  P.,  4,  5. 

.Subordinates;  assessment  on,  202,233,  234,  239,  246,  254. 
Term  of  office  of  Subordinates,  305,  311. 

Vote  of  Thanks  to  W.  Small,  6  ;  to  J.  W.  Smith,  822 ;  to  Quinnipiac  and  Har- 
mony Lodges,  285. 
Wallace,  John  Grand  Representative,  leave  to  report  after  session,  255. 

death  of,  259,  268. 
Wildey,  Thomas,  P.  G.  Sire;  death  of,  278,  281,  282,  284. 

Monument,  304,  312 
Work,  ne.w  ;  delivered,  44,  47  ;  revision  of,  40,  250,  254,  272. 


J.  CD.  OD.  JT. 


TO  ALL  WHOM  IT  MAY  CONCERN. 

WE  JOHN  A.  KENNEDY,  Most  Worthy  Grand  Sire  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  INDEPENDENT  ORDER  OF  ODD  FELLOWS,  of  the  United  States  of  America, 
and  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Order  thereunto  belonging, 


Snob),  Ye,  That  by  virtue  of  the  power  in  us  vested,  we  doherebyauthorize 
and  empower  our  trusty  and  well  beloved  Past  Chief  Patriarchs  R.  S.  HINMAN, 
THOMAS  C.  BORDHAN,  JOHN  OSBORN,  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  SAMUEL  BISHOP, 
CHARLKS  W.  BRADLEY,  RICHARD  S.  PRATT,  their  successors  duly  and  legally 
elected,  to  constitute  a  Grand  Encampment  in  the  Citv  of  New  Haven,  and 
State  of  Connecticut,  to  be  known  and  hailed  by  the  title  of  GRAND  ENCAMP- 
MENT OF  THE  STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 

And  we  do  further  authorize  and  empower  our  said  trusty  and  well  beloved 
brethren  and  their  Successors,  to  admit  and  make  members  according  to  the  an- 
cient usages  and  customs  of  the  Order,  and  not  contrariwise  ;  with  full  power 
and  authority  to  hear  and  determine  all  and  singular,  matters  find  things  relating 
to  the  Order  within  the  jurisdiction  of  said  Grand  Encampment  according  to  the 
rules  and  regulations  of  the  GRAND  LODGE  of  the  UNITED  STATES.  Provided 
always,  That  the  said  above  named  brethren,  and  their  successors  pay  due  re- 
spect to  the  GRAND  LODGE  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES,  and  the  ordinances  thereof, 
otherwise  this  Dispensation  to  be  of  no  force  or  effect  ;  and  provided  also,  that 
this  Dispensation  shall  be  approved  by  the  said  Grand  Lodge  at  their  next  meet- 
ing thereof. 

Given  under  our  Hand  and  Seal,  at  the  City  of  New 
York  in  the  State  of  New  York  this  nineteenth  day 
of  April,  Anno  Domini,  one  thousand  eight  hun- 
dred of  and  forty  three. 

JOHN  A.  KENNEDY, 

Grand  Sire. 


INSTITUTION 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT, 


STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


NEW  HAVEN,  THURSDAY,  APRIL  20,  1843. 

M.  W.  Past  Grand  Patriarch  and  P.  G.  M.  WILSON  SMALL, 
of  the  city  of  New  York,  by  virtue  of  a  dispensation  from  M.  W. 
JOHN  A.  KENNEDY,  Grand  Sire,  proceeded  to  institute,  "  THE 
GRAND  ENCAMPMENT  OF  THE  STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT,"  compos- 
ed of  the  following  Patriarchs,'  viz : 

P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P.  ROBINSON    S.    HINMAN,  of  Encampment  No.  1 

P.  C.  P.  and  H.   P.    WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  do. 

P.  C.  P.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  do. 

P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P.  JOHN  OSBORN,  do. 

P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P.  CHARLES  WM.  BRADLEY,  do. 

P.  C  P.  and  P.  H.  P.  RICHARD  S.  PRATT,  do. 

P.  C.  P.  and   H.  P.    THOS.  C.  BORDMAN,  do. 

The  said  Patriarchs  having  been  fully  instructed  in  the  Grand 
Encampment  Degree  ;  the  chair  called  for  nominations  for  the 
several  officers  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  when  the  following 
nominations  were  made,  viz. : 

Robinson  S.  Hinman,  for  Gr.  Patriarch. 

Charles  W.  Bradley,  6?.  H.  Priest. 

Richard  S.  Pratt,  G.  Senior  Warden. 

William  E.  Sanford,  G.  Scribe. 

Samuel  Bishop,  G.  Treasurer. 

Thos.  C.  Bordman,  G.  J.  Warden. 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  ballot  for  the  several 
Grand  Officers,  and  the  said  above  mentioned  Patriarchs  were 
severally  declared  duly  elected  to  said  offices. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


M.  W.  P.  G.  P.  Small,  assisted  by  M.  W.  G.  P.  Hinman,  then 
conferred  the  Degree  of  P.  C.  P.  on  P.  C.  P.  Charles  W. 
Bradley,  Richard  S.  Pratt,  Wm.  E.  Sanford,  Samuel  Bishop 
and  Thomas  C.  Bordman,  and  the  Degree  of  P.  H.  P.  upon 
P.  H.  P.  Charles  William  Bradley,  Richard  S.  Pratt,  and  Isaac 
Judson. 

On  motion  of  P.  C.  P.  Sanford,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch  draw  an  order  on  the 
R.  W.  G.  Treasurer,  for  such  sum  as  shall  be  necessary  to  de- 
fray the  expenses  of  opening  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment. 

On  motion  of  P.  C.  P.  Sanford,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment 
be  and  are  hereby  tendered  to  our  worthy  friend  and  brother,  P. 
G.  P.  and  P.  M.  E.  H.  P.  and  P.  G.  M.  Wilson  Small,  for  attend- 
ance and  instructions  to  us  at  the  Institution  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment. 

On  motion  of  P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P.  Bradley,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed  to  prepare 
and  report  a  form  of  a  Constitution  and  By-Laws  for  this  Grand 
Encampment,  and  also  for  the  subordinate  Encampments. 

The  chair  appointed  G.  M.  E.  H.  P.  Charles  Wm.  Bradley, 
G.  Scribe  William  E.  Sanford,  and  G.  S.  Warden  Richard  S. 
Pratt,  said  committee. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  voted  to  work  under  the 
form  of  the  Constitution  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of 
the  State  of  New  York,  until  the  adoption  of  a  Constitution  by 
themselves  enacted. 

P.  H.  P.  Isaac  Judson,  and  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P.  William  J. 
Thompson  were  instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment  Degree, 
and  took  their  seats. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  appointed  P.  H.  P.  Isaac  Judson, 
Grand  Sentinel,  and  P.  H.  P.  and  C.  P.  William  J.  Thompson, 
Deputy  Grand  Sentinel. 

M.  W.  P.  G.  P.  and  P.  G.  M.  Small  then  duly  installed  all  the 
G  rand  Officers  in  their  respective  Grand  Offices. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  closed 
in  ample  form. 

Attest,  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD, 

Grand  Scribe. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


ANNUAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY,  14,  1843. 

The  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  was 
opened  in  due  form. 

PRESENT. 

M.  W.  ROBINSON  S.  HINMAN,  Grand  Patriarch. 
M.  E.    C.  W.  BRADLEY,   G.  H.  Priest. 
R.  W.  ISAAC  JUDSON,  G.  S.  W.  p.  t. 
R.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  G.  Scribe. 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 
R.  W.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  G.  J.  W.  p.  t. 
W.  WM.  J.  THOMPSON,  G.  S.  p.  t. 

The  records  of  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  presented  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut,  ? 
Friendship,  Love  and  Truth,  $ 

The  undersigned  has  the  honor  to  report,  that  during  the  re- 
cess, since  the  meeting  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  a  petition 
was  received  from  seven  Patriarchs  residing  in  Norwich,  Con- 
necticut, for  an  Encampment  to  be  opened  in  that  city,  to  be 
known  and  hailed  as  "  Palmyra  Encampment,"  No.  3. 

The  subscriber  granted  a  dispensation  on  the  12th  day  of 
June,  1843,  and  on  the  15th  day  of  said  June,  he,  assisted  by  the 
M.  E.  High  Priest  Bradley,  R.  W.  G.  Scribe  Sanford,  and 
R.  W.  G.  Treasurer  Bishop,  proceeded  to  institute  the  said  En- 
campment, under  the  style  and  title  of  Palmyra  Encampment, 
No.  3,  to  be  located  at  Norwich,  according  to  the  most  ancient 
usages,  and  not  contrariwise.  The  following  Patriarchs  were 
elected  officers  for  the  present  term,  which  will  expire  at  the 
first  meeting  in  January,  viz.  John  L.  Devotion,  Chief  Patriarch ; 
Giles  M.  Eaton,  High  Priest ;  William  L.  Brewer,  Senior  Ward- 
en ;  John  A.  Lathrop,  Scribe  ;  Rufus  L.  Fanning,  Treasurer  ; 
Edward  W.  Eells,  J.  Warden.  We  then  initiated  two  candid- 
ates according  to  ancient  custom,  and  raised  them  to  the  Degree 
of  the  Royal  Purple. 

From  the  character  of  the  brethren  who  have  commenced 
the  good  work,  and  the  spirit  of  the  members  of  the  order  in 
that  city,  Palmyra  Encampment  bids  fair  to  make  a  flourishing 
and  very  respectable  Encampment. 

The  petition  is  laid  before  your  Right  Worthy  body  for  your 
approval,  and  that  a  charter  may  be  granted  to  said  Encamp- 
ment. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

R.  S.  HINMAN,  G.  Patriarch. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


To  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.,  of  the 
State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned,  members  of  the  Order,  in  regular  stand- 
ing, residing  at  Norwich,  in  the  State  of  Connecticut,  being  sin- 
cerely desirous  of  extending  the  Order  in  its  benificent  operations, 
do  most  respectfully  petition  for  a  Charter  for  a  Subordinate 
Encampment,  to  be  located  in  the  city  of  Norwich,  and  county 
of  New  London,  in  the  State  of  Connecticut,  and  to  be  hailed  by 
the  style  and  title  of  "  PALMYRA  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  3," 
I.  O.  O.  F. 

And  your  petitioners  will  feel  themselves  more  closely  bound 
in  F.  L.  and  T. 

JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  of  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2 
G.  M.  EATON,  do.  do.  " 

J.  A.  LATHROP,  do.  do.  " 

W.  L.  BREWER,  do.  do.  " 

JNO.  T.  WAIT,  do.  do.  " 

EDWARD  W.  EELLS,     do.  do.  " 

RUFUS  L.  FANNING,      do.  do.  " 

NORWICH,  JUNE  10,  1843. 

On  motion  it  was  Voted,  That  a  charter  be  granted  to  Palmy- 
ry  Encampment,  No.  3,  of  Norwich. 

On  motion  of  G.  M.  E.  H.  P.  Bradley,  the  following  resolu- 
tion was  adopted : — 

Resolved,  That  charters  be  granted  to  Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment, No.  1,  of  New  Haven ;  and  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2, 
of  East  Haddam,  respectively  ;  and  that  the  said  Encampments 
be  allowed  to  retain  in  their  archieves,  the  charters  received 
from  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  subject  to  the  or- 
der of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

On  motion,  Voted,  That  C.  P.  John  L.  Devotion  be  added  ,to 
the  committee  on  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  ;  and  that  said 
committee  be  continued  to  the  next  session  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment- 

A  semi-annual  return  was  received  from  Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment, No.  1  ;  which  was  accepted  and  ordered  on  file. 

C.  P.  Devotion  presented  a  copy  of  the  Constitution  and  By- 
Laws,  adopted  by  Palmyra  Encampment,  No.  3 ;  which  was 
approved  and  ordered  on  file. 

The  following  resolution  presented  by  G.  M.  E.  H.  P.  Brad- 
ley, was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  no  subordinate  Encampment  under  the  juris- 
diction of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  allowed  to  initiate  any 
member  into  their  said  Encampment,  unless  the  candidate  has 
been  a  member  of  a  subordinate  Lodge  for  at  least  six  months. 
Provided,  That  the  Grand  Patriarch  shall  have  power  at  all 
times  to  suspend  this  rule  at  his  discretion. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  9 

The  Grand  Patriarch  called  for  the  nomination  of  officers  for 
the  ensuing  year  ;  when 

G.  8.  William  E.  Sanford,  was  nominated  for  Grand  Patriarch. 


S.  W.  Richard  S.  Pratt, 

G.  Sentinel  Isaac  Judson,        " 

C.  P.  John  L.  Devotion,         " 
G.  T.  Samuel  Bishop,  " 

D.  G.  Sentinel  Wm.  J.  Thompson, 
P.  G.  Patriarch  R.  S.  Hinman, 


G.  H.  Priest. 
G.  S.  Warden. 
Grand  Scribe. 
Grand  Treasurer. 
G.  J.  Warden. 
G  Representative. 


On  balloting,  the  aforementioned  Patriarchs  were  severally 
elected  to  the  offices  to  which  they  were  nominated. 

The  officers  were  then  duly  installed  into   their  respective 
offices. 

A   bill,  amounting  to  seven  dollars,  for  contingent  expenses, 
was  presented  by  P.  G.  P.  Hinman,  and  ordered  to  be  paid. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  clos- 
ed in  ample  form. 

Attest,  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION, 

Grand  Scribe, 


SEMI-ANNUAL    SESSION 

NEW  HAVEN,  JANUARY  12,  1844. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut 
convened  this  day,  and  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

PRESENT. 

M.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,   Grand  Patriarch. 
R.   W.  ISAAC  JUDSON,  G.  S.  Warden. 
R.  W.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  G.  Scribe. 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,   G.  Treasurer. 
R.  W.  WM.  J.  THOMPSON,  G.  J.  Warden. 

W.  BELA  LORD,  C.  P. 

W.  J.  M.  ANDRUS,  H.  P. 

The  minutes  of  last  meeting  read  and  approved. 

Grand  Treasurer  Bishop  offered  the  following  resolution, 
which  was  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Treasurer  be  authorized  to  borrow 
of 'the  Grand  Lodge  of  Connecticut,  the  sum  of  one  hundred 
dollars,  at  six  per  cent  interest  per  annum. 

The  following  bills  were  laid  before  the  Grand  Encampment, 
and  the  same  ordered  to  be  paid  ;  viz  : 

2 


10  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Estate  of  R.  S.  Hinman,         ...        865  50 
John  Gal  pin,  -  3  50 

William  E.  Sanford,       -  1  25 

The  semi-annual  report  of  Palmyra  Encampment,  No.  3,  was 
presented,  and  the  same  accepted  and  ordered  on  file. 

The  following  communication  from  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  State  of  New  York,  informing  of  the  expulsion  of  Persever- 
ance, Lodge  No.  17,  of  the  city  of  New  York,  for  refusing  to  com- 
ply with  the  mandates  of  said  Grand  Lodge,  was  read  and 
ordered  on  file  : — 

I.  O.  O.  F. 

Office  of  the  Grand  Secretary,  Grand  Lodge,  State  of  New  York, 
City  of  New  York,  May  5th,  1843. 

IN  GRAND  LODGE  OF  NEW  YORK,  MAY  SESSION,  1843. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut, 

F.  L.  and  T. 
OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES  : 

You  are  hereby  notified  that  PERSEVERANCE  LODGE,  No. 
17,  of  the  City  of  New  York,  has  been  expelled  from  commun- 
ion with  the  Order,  for  refusing  to  comply  with  the  mandates  of 
the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge. 

You  are  therefore  requested  to  notify  the  several  Encamp- 
ments under  your  jurisdiction,  of  the  expulsion  of  said  Lodge. 
By  order,  JNO.  G.  TREADWELL. 

Grand  Secretary. 

The  following  communication  from  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States,  was  read  and  ordered  on  file  : — 

I.  O.  O.  F. 

Office  of  Corresponding  and  Reecording  Secretary,  R.  W.  ) 
G.  L.  U.  S.,  Baltimore,  December  20,  1843.  \ 

EXTRACT   FROM   THE    JOURNAL   OF    SEPTEMBER    SESSION,    1843. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Secretaries  and  Grand  Scribes 
of  the  several  Grand  Lodges  and  Grand  Encampments  be  re- 
quested under  revision  of  their  Grand  Lodges  and  Grand  En- 
campments, to  make  out  accurate  lists  of  the  names  and  dates 
of  the  institution  of  every  Lodge  and  Encampment  under  their 
jurisdiction  ;  to  report  the  dates  at  which  they  came  under  the 
jurisdiction  of  the  State  Grand  Encampments  and  Grand  Lodges 
— the  dates  of  suspensions,  expulsions  and  reinstatements — and 
to  submit  the  same  to  the  Gfand  Corresponding  Secretary  at 
least  three  months  previous  to  the  next  Annual  Communication. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Corresponding  Secretary  be  di- 
rected to  procure  two  appropriate  books  to  be  kept  as  Registers 
— one  for  the  Lodges  and  the  other  for  the  Encampments  under 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  1 1 


their  jurisdiction.  That  he  cause  all  the  Lodges  and  Encamp- 
ments in  communion  with  this  Grand  Lodge  to  be  entered  and 
registered  in  said  books — numbering  each  of  them  according  to 
seniority,  as  the  same  shall  appear  from  the  reports  above  re- 
quired and  from  the  documents  in  his  office. 

"  Resolved,  That  hereafter,  in  all  cases  of  grant  of  charter  or 
dispensation  by  the  Grand  Lodges,  or  Grand  Encampments — 
they  shall  immediately  report  the  same  to  the  Grand  Corres- 
ponding Secretary,  who  shall  enter  the  same  in  the  general  reg- 
ister, with  its  proper  number,  which  shall  be  immediately  com- 
municated to  the  State  Grand  Lodge,  or  Grand  Encampment, 
to  be  inserted  in  their  charter,  in  addition  to  its  State  Number — 

as  G.  R .  And  that  as  soon  as  the  appropriate  numbers  of 

Lodges  or  Encampments  now  in  existence  shall  be  declared, 
they  shall  in  like  manner  be  added  to  the  respective  charters. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Corresponding  Secretary  be 
directed  to  communicate  the  above  to  the  several  Grand  Lodges 
and  Encampments." 

To  R.  W.  G.  S.  of  G.  E.  of  Connecticut. 

DEAR  SIR  AND  BROTHER: 

In  obedience  to  the  aforegoing  resolutions  you  are  requested 
to  furnish  the  information  therein  required  at  the  earliest  practi- 
cable moment,  Very  respectfully, 

Your  ob't  Serv't, 
JAMES  L.  RIDGELY,  C.  S. 

Grand  Scribe  Devotion,  offered  the  following  resolutions,  which 
was  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  when  a  candidate  has  been  rejected  by  an 
Encampment,  he  shall  not  be  received  by  any  Encampment 
under  the  jurisdiction  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  in  a  less  time 
than  one  year  from  the  time  of  such  rejection.  All  applications 
for  initiation  unto  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  order,  must  in 
all  cases  be  made  to  the  nearest  Encampment  to  which  such  ap- 
plicant or  applicants  reside  ;  nor  shall  any  application  for  initia- 
tion be  received  by  any  Encampment  which  will  tend  to  defeat 
the  provisions  of  this  resolution. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  directed  to  transmit  cop- 
ies of  these  resolutions  to  all  the  Encampments  under  this  juris- 
diction. 

The  committee  on  Constitution  and  By-Laws,  reported  that 
they  were  not  prepared  to  lay  before  the  Grand  Encampment 
a  Constitution  or  any  By- Laws  for  adoption  at  the  present  session, 
and  asked  that  the  time  for  reporting  the  same  be  extended  to  the 
next  session  ;  which  was  granted. 

Grand  Treasurer  Bishop  offered  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  directed  to  inform  the 


12  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Grand  Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
that  this  Grand  Encampment  has  a  charter  without  a  seal. 

On  motion  of  Grand  Treasurer  Bishop,  a  committee  of  two 
was  appointed  to  draft  appropriate  resolutions  on  the  death  of 
Grand  Representative  HINMAN.  Grand  Treasurer  Bishop  and 
Grand  Scribe  Devotion  was  appointed  that  committee. 

The  semi-annual  report  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  was 
presented  ;  accepted  and  ordered  on  file. 

The  committee  appointed  to  draft  resolutions  on  the  subject 
of  the  death  of  Grand  Representative  Hinman,  submitted  the 
following  Preamble  and  Resolutions,  which  were  unanimously 
adopted  : 
Whereas,  The  members  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment 

have  heard,  with  profound  regret,  of  the  death  of  our  much 

esteemed  brother,  ROBINSON  S.  HINMAN,  therefore 

Resolved,  That  the  members  of  this  Grand  Encampment  do 
sympathize  deeply  with  the  friends  of  the  deceased,  in  their  re- 
cent loss. 

Resolved,  That  in  the  death  of  our  highly  and  much  respected 
brother,  the  order  has  sustained  a  loss  of  one  of  the  ablest  cham- 
pions of  its  rights  and  interests,  and  the  community  of  a  citizen 
whose  courtesy  and  affability  had  won  the  confidence  and  esteem 
of  all  who  knew  him. 

G.  M.  E.  H.  P.  Charles  W.  Bradley,  offered  the  following  res- 
olution, which  was  unanimously  adopted  ;  viz  : — 

Resolved,  That  when  any  candidate  has  been  rejected  by  an 
Encampment,  he  shall  not  be  received  by  any  other  Encamp- 
ment under  the  jurisdiction  of  this  Grand  Encampment  in  a  less 
time  than  one  year  from  the  time  of  such  rejection.  All  applica- 
tions for  initiation  into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order,  must, 
in  all  cases,  be  made  to  the  nearest  Encampment  to  which  such 
applicant  or  applicants  reside — nor  shall  any  application  for  in- 
itiation be  received  by  any  Encampment  which  will  tend  to  de- 
feat the  provisions  of  this  resolution. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  made  a  report  which  was  accepted. 

Hitchcock  &  Stafford's  bill  for  $30  75,  was  read,  and  on  mo- 
tion, was  referred  to  a  committee  consisting  of  Grand  Treasurer 
Bishop  and  H.  P.  Andrus,  with  instructions  to  procure  the  seal 
of  this  Grand  Encampment,  and  settle  said  billl  on  the  best  terms. 
Said  committee  were  also  instructed  to  settle  the  account  with 
Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  closed 
without  day,  according  to  the  most  ancient  and  honorable  cus- 
toms of  the  order. 

Attest,  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION, 

Grand  Scribe. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  13 

ANNUAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY  12,  1844. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F., 
convened  this  day,  being  the  regular  annual  session,  and  opened 
in  ample  form. 

PRESENT. 

M.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  Grand  Patriarch. 
R.  W.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,   Grand  Scribe. 
/?.   W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 

W.  BELA  LORD,  P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P. 

W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  C.  P. 

W.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  C.  P. 

W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  H.  P. 

W.  JOHN  A.  LATHROP,  H.  P. 

The  minutes  of  last  session  were  read  and  approved, 
The  Grand  Patriarch  stated  that  he  had,  since  the  last  session 
of  the  Grand  Encampment,  received  a  petition  from  eight  Patri- 
archs of  the  Royal  Purple  degree,  residing  in  the  city  of  New 
London,  praying  for  a  charter  to  open  and  constitute  an  En- 
campment in  that  place.  On  the  first  day  of  April,  1844,  he 
granted  a  dispensation,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Grand 
Encampment,  for  opening  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  and  dep- 
utized R.  W.  Grand  Scribe,  John  L.  Devotion,  and  C.  P.  Giles 
M.  Eaton,  who  proceeded  to  the  city  of  New  London,  on  the 
22d  day  of  April  last,  and  instituted  said  Encampment  accord- 
ing to  the  most  ancient  customs  of  the  order. 

The  following  report  of  their  doings  on  that  occasion  was 
presented  by  the  Grand  Patriarch,  and  on  motion  it  was  Voted, 
That  the  doings  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  be  approved,  and  that  a 
charter  be  granted  to  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  of  New  London. 

I.  O.  O.  F. 

FRIENDSHIP,  LOVE,  AND  TRUTH. 

NORWICH,  JULY  5,  1 844. 

The  undersigned  respectfully  report,  that  by  authority  of  the 
within  Dispensation,  they  proceeded  to  Institute  "  UNITY  EN- 
CAMPMENT, No.  4,"  I.  O.  O.  F.,  in  the  city  of  New  London,  on 
the  23d  day  of  April  last,  according  to  the  most  ancient  and 
honorable  customs  of  the  Order. 

The  following  named  Patriarchs  were  elected  officers  for  the 
present  term,  which  will  expire  with  the  month  of  June  ;  viz : 


14  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Henry  Champlain,  Chief  Patriarch. 
A.  C.  Lippitt,  High  Priest. 
O.  F.  Smith,  Senior  Warden. 
John  Ewen,  Jr.,  Scribe. 
Calvin  Lester,  Treasurer. 
G.  W.  Brown,  Junior  Warden. 

We  then  initiated  eight  brothers  of  "  Thames  Lodge,  No.  9  ;" 
four  of  whom  were  in  a  solemn  and  impressive  manner,  exalted 
to  the  degree  of  the  Royal  Purple. 

From  the  high  standing  of  those  into  whose  hands  this  branch 
of  the  Order  has  fallen,  in  New  London,  we  are  led  to  believe 
that  this  subordinate  will  prove  to  be  an  ornament  to  our  confed- 
eracy. J.  L.  DEVOTION, 

GILES  M.  EATON. 

Semi-annual  reports  from  Saccacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  and 
Palmyra  Encampment,  No,  3,  were  presented  and  ordered  on 
file: 

The  following  communication  from  the  Grand  Corresponding 
Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  was  read  and 
ordered  on  file : — 

L  0.  0.  F. 

Office  of  Cor.  $•  Rec.  Secretary,  R.  W.  G.  L.  U.  S.,  > 
Baltimore,  July  6,  1844.  £ 

DEAR  SIR  &  BROTHER, 

Your  communication  on  behalf  of  Grand  Encampment 
of  Connecticut,  has  been  duly  received.  In  reply,  I  have  to  say, 
that  the  omission  to  attach  the  seal  must  have  been  inadvertent 
on  the  part  of  the  Grand  Messenger,  whose  duty  it  is,  by  law, 
to  prepare  such  documents  ;  its  omission  will  not,  however,  affect 
the  work  of  the  Encampment,  and  may  be  cured  at  any  time 
that  it  is  placed  in  our  possession ;  I  presume  the  Grand  Repre- 
sentative will  be  here  in  September,  when  it  will  be  adjusted. 
Yours  in  F.  L.  and  T., 

JAS.  L.  RIDGLEY,  C.  S. 
To  J.  L.  DEVOTION,  ESQ., 

The  Grand  Treasurer  presented  a  report  relating  to  the  finan- 
cial affairs  of  the  Grand  Encampment ;  accepted  and  ordered 
on  file. 

R.  W.  Grand  Scribe,  John  L.  Devotion,  from  the  committee 
appointed  at  a  previous  session,  reported  the  following  Constitu- 
tion, By-Laws  and  Rules  of  Order,  for  the  government  of  this 
R.  W.  body,  and  also  a  Constitution  for  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments under  this  jurisdiction,  which  were  read  and  unanimously 
adopted. 


CONSTITUTION 


OF  THE 


RIGHT  WORTHY  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT, 

OF  THE 

I,  0,  0,  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT,  ADOPTED  JULY  12,  1844. 


ARTICLE  I. 

SECTION  1.  THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Patriarchs  of 
the  Indedendent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  of  the  State  of  Con- 
necticut, is  the  Supreme  tribunal  of  all  Encampments  of  Patri- 
archs in  said  State. 

It  possesses  by  virtue  of  its  charter  from  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States,  the  full  power  of  granting  charters  to  En- 
campments, and  of  suspending  and  taking  away  the  same  for 
proper  cause ;  to  pass  laws  for  the  regulation  and  working  of 
Subordinate  Encampments;  to  receive, hear  and  decide  finally, 
all  appeals  from  them  or  their  members ;  redress  grievances 
and  complaints  arising  therein  ;  and  to  do  all  other  acts  promo- 
tive  of  the  interest  of  Patriarchs  of  the  order,  not  in  derogation 
of  the  Constitution  or  Laws  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  nor  inconsistent  with  the  Constitution  and  Laws  of  this 
State,  or  of  the  United  States. 

SEC.  2.  The  Grand  Encampment  shall  be  composed  of  the 
past  Chief  Patriarchs  and  past  High  Priests  in  membership  in 
the  Encampments  subordinate  to  this  Grand  Encampment ;  and 
the  present  Chief  Patriarchs  and  High  Priests  of  said  Subordinate 
Encampments,  after  they  have  been  duly  installed. 

SEC.  3.  Any  member  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  may  by  a 
vote  of  two-thirds  of  the  members  present  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, be  fined,  reprimanded,  suspended  or  expelled,  for  conduct 
unbecoming  a  Patriarch. 

SEC.  4.  All  questions  before  the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be 
decided  by  a  majority  of  votes  given,  except  on  amendments  to 
this  Constitution,  the  adoption  and  amendment  of  By-Laws, 
Rules  of  Order,  and  the  trial  of  a  member,  which  shall  require 
a  vote  of  two-thirds  of  the  members  present.  And  no  vote  in 
balloting  shall  be  counted,  unless  given  for  a  candidate  in  nom- 
ination. 


16  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

ARTICLE  II. 

SEC.  1.  The  elective  officers  of  the  Grand  Encampment  shall 
be, 

1st.  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch. 
2d.   Most  Excellent  Grand  High  Priest. 
3d.  Right  Worthy  Grand  Senior  Warden. 
4th.  Right  Worthy  Grand  Scribe. 
5th.  Right  Worthy  Grand  Treasurer. 
6th.  Right  Worthy  Grand  Junior  Warden. 
7th.  Right  Worthy  Grand  Representative  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

And  the  appointed  officers  shall  consist  of 
8th.  Worthy  Grand  Sentinel. 

9th.  Worthy  Deputy  Grand  Sentinel,  who  shall  be  ap- 
pointed by  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch,  annually,  and 
such  others  as  the  By-Laws  may  require. 

SEC.  2.  The  elective  Officers  shall  be  elected  annually  by  bal- 
lot. The  election  and  installation  shall  take  place  at  the  regular 
Annual  Session. 

SEC.  3.  The  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  and  Most  Excel- 
lent Grand  High  Priest  shall  be  chosen  from  among  the  Past 
Chief  Patriarchs  or  Past  High  Priests.  Any  other  member  of 
the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be  eligible  for  the  other  Grand 
Offices. 

SEC.  4.  All  vacancies  occurring  in  the  Grand  Offices  shall  be 
filled  in  the  manner  of  the  original  selection,  and  for  the  residue 
of  the  term. 


ARTICLE  III. 
Duties  of  Grand  Officers, 

SEC.  1.  -The  Grand  Patriarch  shall  preside  at  all  sessions  of 
the  Grand  Encampment :  he  shall  preserve  order,  and  decide 
all  questions  of  order,  (an  appeal  may  be  had  from  such  decis- 
ions to  the  Grand  Encampment.)  He  may  appoint  any  Grand 
Officer  pro  tern,  in  case  of  the  absence  or  disqualification  of  the 
regular  Grand  Officer :  he  may  order  special  sessions  of  the 
Grand  Encampment  whenever  he  may  deem  proper ;  he  shall 
appoint  all  committees,  unless  otherwise  ordered  by  the  Grand 
Encampment :  he  shall  in  all  cases,  except  on  an  appeal  from 
his  own  decision,  give  the  casting  vote  when  the  Grand  En- 
campment is  equally  divided.  In  cases  of  emergency,  he  may 
grant  dispensations  to  Subordinate  Encampments  in  all  such 
matters  as  he  may  deem  promotive  of  the  interest  of  the  order, 
not  inconsistent  with  the  usages  thereof. 

SEC.  2.  The  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  shall  preside  and  act 
in  the  absence  of  Grand  Patriarch.     In  case  of  the  office  of 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  17 

Grand  Patriarch  becoming  vacant,  by  any  cause,  he  shall  have 
the  full  powers  of  Grand  Patriarch  until  the  next  regular  session, 
and  the  vacancy  being  filled.  It  shall  be  his  duty  to  perform 
according  to  his  office,  at  the  installation  of  the  Grand  Officers. 

SEC.  3.  The  Grand  Senior  Warden  shall  assist  the  Grand 
Patriarch  in  presiding  and  preserving  order.  And  in  the  ab- 
sence of  the  Grand  Patriarch  and  M.  E.  High  Priest,  he  shall 
preside. 

SEC.  4.  The  Grand  Scribe  shall  attend  all  regular  and  special 
sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  record  the  proceed- 
ings :  he  shall  notify  the  members  of  the  Grand  Encampment 
of  all  special  sessions.  He  shall  prepare  charters  granted  for 
Subordinate  Encampments  ;  and  perform  such  other  duties  as 
may  be  required  by  the  Constitution  and  Laws  of  the  Grand 
Encampment. 

SEC.  5.  The  Grand  Treasurer  shall  receive  and  take  charge 
of  all  funds  belonging  to  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  pay  all 
orders  passed  by  the  Grand  Encampment,  when  properly 
attested  :  he  shall  make  a  report  of  the  receipts  and  expenditures 
annually,  and  submit  his  books  of  accounts  for  examination, 
whenever  required  :  he  shall  give  bond  with  surety  to  the  two 
first  named  Grand  Officers,  for  the  faithful  discharge  of  his 
duties. 

SEC.  6.  The  Grand  Junior  Warden  shall  open  and  close  the 
Grand  Encampment  according  to  his  office  ;  and  he  shall  intro- 
duce into  the  Grand  Encampment  all  new  members,  after  their 
credentials  have  been  found  correct. 

SEC.  7.  The  Grand  Sentinel  shall  have  charge  of  the  inner 
entrance  to  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  permit  none  to  enter  or 
depart  without  the  proper  formalities. 

SEC.  8.  The  Deputy  Grand  Sentinel  shall  have  charge  of  the 
outer  entrance,  and  assist  the  Grand  Sentinel  in  the  performance 
of  his  duties. 


ARTICLE  IV. 

SEC.  1.  There  shall  be  two  regular  sessions  of  the  Grand  En- 
campment in  each  year,  the  first  shall  be  held  on  the  Thursday 
following  the  second  Wednesday  of  July,  and  be  styled  the 
Regular  Annual  Session  ;  the  other  shall  be  held  on  the  Thurs-, 
day  following  the  second  Wednesday  of  January,  and  be  styled 
the  Regular  Semi-annual  Session. 

SEC.  2.  Special  sessions  shall  be  held  at  the  call  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch. 

SEC.  3.  The  Grand  Encampment  may  adjourn  from  time  to 
time,  until  the  business  of  any  session  is  completed. 

3 


1 8  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

SEC.  4.  All  sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be  held 
in  the  City  of  New  Haven. 


ARTICLED. 

SEC.  1.  Seven  R.  P.  D.  Patriarchs,  or  more,  in  good  standing 
in  the  order,  and  members  of  Lodges  subordinate  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  State  of  Connecticut,  may  petition  the  Grand  En- 
campment in  writing,  for  a  charter  to  constitute  an  Encampment 
of  Patriarchs ;  which  petition  must  be  accompanied  by  the  sum 
of  Thirty  Dollars,  as  the  Charter  fee.  Should  the  Charter  be 
granted,  the  Grand  Patriarch,  or  such  other  qualified  Patriarch 
as  he  may  delegate,  shall  open  the  Encampment  and  present  the 
Charter.  Travelling  expenses,  if  any  are  incurred,  to  be  borne 
by  the  Encampment  opened. 

SEC.  2.  The  terms  of  the  Subordinate  Encampments  shall 
consist  of  at  least  six  regular  sessions,  commencing  with  the 
first  regular  sessions  in  July  and  January.  All  terms  shall  be 
completed  on  the  day  the  succeeding  one  commences. 

SEC.  3.  The  Subordinates  shall  at  the  end  of  each  term,  re- 
port to  the  Grand  Encampment,  at  its  next  regular  session,  the 
names  of  the  Patriarchs  initiated — admitted  by  card — reinstated 
— and  of  those  exalted  to  the  R.  P.  Degree — the  number  on 
whom  degrees  have  been  conferred — the  names  of  Patriarchs 
withdrawn  by  card — deceased — suspended  or  expelled — the 
names  of  brothers  rejected — the  result  of  the  election  of  Officers 
— the  number  of  P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P — the  amount  of  all  monies 
due  the  Grand  Encampment — and  the  time  of  their  meetings. 

SEC.  4.  At  the  annual  session,  each  subordinate  Encamp- 
ment shall,  in  addition,  report  a  complete  list  of  its  members, 
arranged  according  to  rank  in  the  Encampment. 

SEC.  5.  Each  Encampment,  subordinate  to  this  Grand  En- 
campment, shall  pay  semi-annually,  ten  per  cent,  on  the  mini- 
mum rates  fixed  by  this  Grand  Encampment,  on  all  sums  receiv- 
ed for  initiations,  depositing  cards,  degrees  and  dues. 

SEC.  6.  Should  any  Subordinate  Encampnent  for  two  regular 
sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  neglect  or  refuse  to  make 
its  returns  and  pay  its  dues,  the  members  from  such  Encamp- 
ments shall  not  be  entitled  to  vote,  until  the  returns  are  made, 
and  dues  paid.  And  should  such  subordinate  Encampment 
continue  for  two  years,  to  neglect  or  refuse,  its  charter  shall  be 
forfeited. 


ARTICLE  VI. 

SEC.  1.  Any  proposal  to  alter,  amend,  suspend  or  annul  this 
Constitution,  or  any  part  thereof,  must  be  proposed  at  a  regular 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  19 

session  in  writing  ;  and  if  approved  by  four  members,  the  Grand 
Scribe  shall,  within  thirty  days  thereafter,  notify  each  Subordi- 
nate Encampment  under  this  jurisdiction,  of  the  proposition. 
And,  if  at  the  next  regular  session,  it  is  adpoted  by  two-thirds  of 
the  members  present,  it  shall  prevail,  and  become  a  part  of  the 
Constitution  ;  otherwise  it  shall  not. 

SEC.  2.  This  Grand  Encampment  is  fully  authorized  to  adopt 
or  amend  at  any  regular  session,  such  By-Laws  and  Rules  of 
Order,  as  two-thirds  of  the  members  present  may  approve. 


ARTICLE  VII. 

SEC.  1.  Seven  members  shall  constitute  a  quorum  for  business, 
provided,  there  is  present  a  representation  from  two  Subordi- 
nates. 


BY-LAWS 

OF  THE 


I.  O.  O.  F.,  OF  CONNECTICUT. 

ARTICLE  L 

SEC.  1.  The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Patriarchs  of  the 
State  of  Connecticut,  will  assemble  at  the  sessions  held  in  Jan- 
uary at  2  o'clock,  P.  M.,  and  at  the  sessions  held  in  July  at  2 
o'clock,  P.  M.,  and  may  adjourn  from  time  to  time  until  the  busi- 
ness of  the  session  is  completed. 

SEC.  2.  Should  a  quorum  be  present,  the  Grand  Officers  pro- 
vided by  the  Constitution  to  preside,  shall  proceed  to  open  the 
Grand  Encampment  within  thirty  minutes  of  the  time  of  meeting. 
But  should  there  not  be  a  quorum  at  the  expiration  of  the 
time,  the  members  assembled  may  adjourn  the  meeting  until 
such  time  as  they  judge  expedient,  not  exceeding  twenty-four 
hours. 

SEC.  3.  When  all  the  Grand  Officers  provided  by  the  Consti- 
tution for  presiding  at  the  meeting  are  absent,  the  chair  may  be 
taken  by  a  Past  Grand  Patriarch,  should  any  be  present,  other- 
wise, by  any  member  who  may  be  called  to  it  by  a  majority  of 
the  members  present. 


20  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

SEC.  4.  All  the  meetings  of  the  Grand  Encampment  for  busi- 
ness and  receiving  members,  shall  be  held  in  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment Degree.  And  for  conferring  the  Past  official  Degree,  shall 
be  held  in  those  Degrees  respectively. 


ARTICLE  II. 

SEC.  1.  In  all  cases  where  an  Encampment  shall  have  been  sus- 
pended or  expelled,  or  its  Charter  shall  have  been  forfeited,  the 
charter,  funds,  books,  properties  and  effects  of  all  kinds,  shall 
revert  to  the  Grand  Encampment.  And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of 
the  last  installed  officers  of  such  Encampment,  to  deliver  imme- 
diately to  the  Grand  Patriarch,  or  the  brother  deputed  by  him  to 
receive  them,  such  funds  and  other  effects  as  the  Encampment 
may  have  claim  to. 

SEC.  2.  Each  Subordinate  Encampment  under  this  jurisdic- 
tion, shall  have  a  proper  Seal.  And  all  official  communications 
shall  be  sealed  therewith. 

SEC.  3.  The  following  shall  be  the  form  of  a  certificate  of  a 
member  of  the  Grand  Encampment : 

Encampment,  No. ,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  ) 

of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  of  O.  F.         \ 

This  is  to  certify  that  [C.  P.  or  H.  P.]  was 

elected  and  installed  [C.  P.  or  H.  P.]  of  this  Encampment,  on 

the day  of ,  18     ,  and  is  therefore  entitled  to  a  seat  as 

a  member  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  agreeable  to  the  provis- 
ions of  the  Constitution. 

In  testimony  whereof,  We  hereunto  affix  our  hands, 

[L.  S.]         and  the  Seal  of  our  Encampment,  this day 

of 18     . 

,  a  P. 

,  H.  P. 

Attest,  ,  Scribe. 

SEC.  4.  The  following  shall  be  the  form  of  a  certificate  of  a 
P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P.  : 

Encampment,  No. ,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  ) 
of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  of  O.  F.        ) 

This  is  to  certify  that  [C.  P.  or  H.  P.] has  served  his 

term  of  office  as  [C.  P.  or  H.  P.]  in  this  Encampment,  term  end- 
ing    18  ,  and  is  therefore  entitled  to  the  past  official  de- 
gree of  [C.  P.  or  H.  P.] 

In  testimony  whereof,  We  hereunto  affix  our  hands, 

[L.  S.]         and  the  Seal  of  our  Encampment,  this day 

of 18     . 

,  C.  P. 

,  H.  P. 

Attest, ,  Scribe. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  21 

RULES   OF   ORDER. 

I. — ORDER  OF  BUSINESS. 

After  a  quorum  shall  be  ascertained  to  be  present,  the  follow- 
ing shall  be  the  order  of  business,  viz  : 

1.  The  Grand  Patriarch  shall  request  the  brethren  to  clothe 
themselves  in  proper  regalia,  and  direct  the  Grand  officers  and 
members  to  take  their  respective  stations. 

2.  The  G.  J.  W.  will  report  on  the  safe  condition  of  the 
Grand  Encampment. 

3.  The  Grand  Patriarch  will  call  up  the  Grand  Encampment 
while  the  G.  H.  P.  performs  the  duties  of  his  office. 

4.  Proclamation  will  be  made  of  the  opening  of  the  Grand 
Encampment. 

5.  The  minutes  of  the  last  session  read,  and  if  no  objection 
be  made  to  any  part  thereof,  they  shall  stand  approved  without 
vote. 

6.  New  members  admitted  and  instructed. 

7.  Committees  report  by  seniority. 

8.  Unfinished  business  acted  on  by  priority. 

9.  New  business. 

10.  Closing,  (or  adjournment,)  in  form. 

The  order  of  business,  as  here  arranged,  may,  at  any  time,  for 
a  particular  occasion,  be  changed  or  dispensed  with,  by  a  special 
two-third  vote  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

II.  Or  DECORUM. 

During  the  continuance  of  the  meeting,  the  most  decorous 
silence  must  be  observed  ;  the  officers  and  members  retaining 
their  respective  seats,  and  no  one  leaving  the  room  without  the 
permission  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  nor  entering  without 
the  consent  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

Every  officer  and  member  shall  be  designated  in  debate,  or 
otherwise,  by  his  proper  office  or  title,  according  to  his  standing 
in  the  order. 

No  member  shall  be  permitted  to  vote  or  speak,  unless  clothed 
in  regalia  appropriate  to  his  rank  and  station. 

III. — OF  THE  CHAIR. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  while  presiding,  shall  state  every  ques- 
tion coming  before  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  immediately 
before  putting  it  to  vote,  shall  ask  :  "  Is  the  Grand  Encampment 
ready  for  the  question  ?"  He  shall  pronounce  the  votes  and  de- 
cisions of  the  Grand  Encampment,  on  all  subjects.  His  decisions 


22  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

on  all  questions  of  order  shall  be  without  debate,  unless  enter- 
taining doubts  on  the  point,  he  invite  it.  And  he  shall  have  the 
privilege  of  speaking  only  on  such  questions  from  the  chair. 
When  his  decision  has  been  appealed  from,  the  question  shall  be 
put  thus :  "  Will  the  Grand  Encampment  sustain  the  chair  in 
its  decision  ?" 

IV. — OF  DEBATE. 

Every  member  when  he  speaks  or  offers  a  motion,  shall  rise 
and  respectfully  address  the  chair,  and  when  he  has  finished  he 
shall  sit  down. 

While  speaking,  he  shall  confine  himself  to  the  question  under 
debate,  avoiding  all  personality  and  indecorous  language,  as  well 
as  any  reflection  upon  the  Grand  Encampment  or  its  members. 

Should  two  or  more  members  rise  to  speak  at  the  same  time, 
the  chair  shall  decide  which  shall  be  entitled  to  the  floor. 

No  member  shall  disturb  another  in  his  speech,  unless  to  call 
him  to  order. 

If  a  member  while  speaking,  shall  be  called  to  order,  at  the 
request  of  the  chair,  he  shall  cease  speaking  and  take  his  seat 
until  the  question  of  order  is  determined,  when,  if  permitted,  he 
may  again  proceed. 

No  member  shall  speak  more  than  once  on  the  same  question, 
until  all  the  members  wishing  to  speak,  shall  have  had  an  op- 
portunity to  do  so  ;  nor  more  than  twice  without  permission 
from  the  chair.  But  no  member  shall  have  the  privilege  of 
speaking  more  than  once  on  a  question  of  order,  after  appeal 
from  the  decision  of  the  chair. 

V. — OF  QUESTIONS  AND  VOTES. 

When  any  communication,  petition,  or  memorial  is  presented, 
before  it  is  read,  or  any  vote  taken  on  it,  a  brief  statement  of  its 
contents  shall  be  made  by  the  introducer  or  the  chair,  and  after 
it  has  been  read,  a  brief  notice  of  the  purport  shall  be  entered  on 
the  journal. 

No  motion  shall  be  subject  to  action,  until  seconded  and  stated 
by  the  chair  ;  and  at  the  desire  of  any  member,  shall  be  reduced 
to  writing. 

When  a  blank  is  to  be  filled,  the  question  shall  be  taken  first 
upon  the  highest  sum  or  number,  and  the  longest  time  proposed. 

Any  member  may  call  for  a  division  of  a  question  when  the 
sense  will  admit  of  it. 

When  a  question  is  before  the  Grand  Encampment,  no  mo- 
tion shall  be  received,  unless  to  adjourn,  the  previous  question,  to 
lay  on  the  table,  to  postpone  indefinately,  to  postpone  to  a  cer- 
tain time,  to  refer,  or  to  amend.  And  these  shall  have  prece- 
dence in  the  order  herein  arranged ;  the  three  first  of  which 
shall  be  decided  without  debate. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  24 

After  any  question,  except  one  of  indefinate  postponement 
has  been  decided,  any  two  members  who  voted  in  the  majority, 
may  at  the  same  or  next  succeeding  meeting,  move  for  a  recon- 
sideration thereof. 

The  previous  question  can  be  called  for  by  two  members,  if 
seconded  by  a  majority,  and  shall  be  put  in  this  form, — "  Shall 
the  main  question  be  now  put  ?" — if  carried,  all  amendments 
not  already  adopted,  shall  be  precluded,  and  the  main  question 
be  taken  without  debate. 

When  one-fifth  of  the  members  rise  in  favor  of  taking  a 
question  by  ayes  and  nays,  they  shall  be  ordered  to  be  so  re- 
corded. 

Every  member  present  shall  vote  on  any  question  before  the 
Grand  Encampment,  unless  he  is  personally  interested  in  the  re- 
sult, or  has  been  excused  by  the  Grand  Encampment,  or  is  oth- 
wise  incapacitated. 


CONSTITUTION 

OP  THE 

SUBORDINATE  ENCAMPMENTS, 

,OF  THE 

I.  0,  0,  P,  OF  CONNECTICUT,  ADOPTED  JULY  12,  1844, 

PREAMBLE. 

For  the  purpose  of  ensuring  uniformity  in  the  Patriarchal  Order 
within  this  jurisdiction,  the  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State 
of  Connecticut,  the  Supreme  tribunal  of  all  Encampments  of 
Patriarchs  within  its  limits,  without  whose  sanction  and  con- 
trol, no  Encampment  can  exist,  ordains  the  following  Arti- 
cles as  the  Constitution  of  the  Subordinate  Encampments  of 
Patriarchs. 

ARTICLE  I. 

This  Encampment  shall  be  constituted  by  at  least  seven  mem- 
bers of  the  R.  P.  Degree,  and  shall  be  hailed  and  entitled, 


24  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


Encampment,  No. ,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut,  and  shall 

possess  the  full  powers  and  privileges  of  a  Subordinate  Encamp- 
ment, holding  a  legal,  unreclaimed  and  valid  Charter,  duly  grant- 
ed and  formally  presented  by  the  Grand  Encampment  of  the 
State  of  Connecticut. 


ARTICLE  II. 

OF    MEMBERSHIP. 

First  Section — Admissions,  <f-c. 

Clause  1.  No  person  shall  be  initiated  into  this  Encampment, 
who  is  not  a  scarlet  degree  member  of  a  Subordinate  Lodge 
under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Connecticut,  nor 
for  a  less  sum  than  ten  dollars,  which  shall  include  all  the  De- 
grees. 

Clause  2.  The  name  of  a  person  offered  for  initiation,  must  be 
proposed  in  writing,  by  two  members,  stating  the  Lodge  of 
which  he  is  a  member,  and  his  residence,  which  must  be  entered 
on  the  record,  and  the  subject  referred  to  three  Patriarchs  for 
investigation,  who  shall  report  at  the  succeeding  regular*  meet- 
ing— when  the  candidate  may  be  balloted  for,  with  ball  ballots, 
and  if  one  black  ball  appears  against  him,  he  shall  be  rejected, 
and  so  declared. 

Clause  3.  A  Patriarch  of  the  Order  wishing  to  become  a 
member,  shall  present  his  card  from  the  Encampment  of  which 
he  was  formerly  a  member,  which  shall  be  referred  to  a  com- 
mittee of  three,  and  in  other  respects  disposed  of  as  provided  by 
clause  second,  for  other  applicants  :  and  on  being  admitted, 
shall  pay  a  sum  of  not  less  than  five  dollars. 

Second  Section — Contributions  and  Benefits. 

Clause  1.  The  regular  contributions  to  the  Encampment 
fund  shall  not  be  at  less  rate  than  twenty-five  cents  per  month, 
to  be  determined  by  the  By-Laws  ;  and  the  Encampment  shall 
suspend  all  members  who  refuse  or  neglect  payment  of  the 
sums  so  determined,  for  twelve  months. 

Clause  2.  It  shall  be  optional  with  this  Encampment  to  pay 
benefits  to  its  members  :  but  when  any  is  paid,  it  shall  be  such 
amount  as  shall  be  fixed  upon  by  the  By-Laws,  and  no  Patri- 
arch, shall  be  entitled  to  benefits  who  is  indebted  to  the  En- 
campment for  dues  over  six  months. 

Clause  3.  In  case  of  the  death  of  a  Patriarch  who  shall  be 
qualified  as  provided  by  Clause  2d,  there  shall  be  allowed  from 

*  Amended  by  striking  out  "  regular,"  BO  as  to  read,  "  at  the  succeeding  meet- 
ing,"  &c. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  25 

the  Encampment,  a  sum  not  less  than  fifteen  dollars,  to  defray 
the  expense  of  burial,  which  shall  be  paid  over  without  delay 
to  the  deceased  brother's  nearest  of  kin.  The  C.  P.  in  the  ab- 
sence of  competent  relations,  shall  assist  in  taking  charge  of 
the  funeral,  and  receive  account  of  disbursments. 

Third  Section — Penalties  and  Trials. 

Clause  1.  Any  Patriarch  who  shall  violate  any  of  the  prin- 
ciples of  the  order,  or  offend  against  these  Articles  or  the  By- 
Laws,  shall  be  subject  to  be  fined  reprimanded,  suspended  or 
expelled,  as  the  By-Laws  may  direct,  ancient  usage  require,  or 
the  Encampment  determine. 

Clause  2.  Every  member  shall  be  entitled  to  a  fair  trial  for 
any  offense  involving  reprimand,  suspension,  or  expulsion  ;  but 
no  member  of  this  Encampment  shall  be  put  on  trial,  unless 
charges,  duly  specifying  his  offense,  be  submitted  in  writing  to 
the  Encampment  by  two  or  more  brothers  of  the  Order,  except 
when  made  liable  by  non-payment  to  the  Encampment,  or  when 
suspended,  or  expelled,  by  the  Lodge  of  which  he  is  member. 

Clause  3.  When  charges  have  been  preferred  against  a  Pa- 
triarch in  proper  manner,  or  any  matters  of  grievance  between 
Patriarchs  be  brought  before  the  Encampment,  they  shall  be  re- 
ferred to  a  special  committee  of  five  members,  who  shall,  if  pos- 
sible, be  chosen  from  among  the  peers  of  the  implicated  Patri- 
arch ;  and  they  shall,  with  as  little  delay  as  the  case  will  admit, 
summon  the  parties,  and  examine  and  determine  the  matter  in 
question  ;  and  if  not  involving  the  expulsion  or  suspension  of  a 
member,  or  no  appeal  be  taken  from  their  decision  to  the  En- 
campment, it  shall  be  final  without  further  action  from  the  En- 
campment. Should  the  committee  be  convinced  of  the  necessity 
of  suspending  or  expelling  a  member,  they  shall  submit  a  motion 
for  the  purpose  to  the  Encampment  for  action. 

Clause  4.  When  a  motion  for  the  expulsion  or  suspension 
of  a  Patriarch  shall  have  been  submitted  in  due  form,  it  shall 
be  announced  at  the  regular  monthly  Session  when  submitted, 
and  made  the  special  order  of  business  for  the  next  regular 
monthly  Session  :  and  the  accused  shall  be  summoned  to  be  in 
attendance  at  the  Encampment  on  the  time  when  it  may  have 
been  determined  to  consider  the  question ;  at  which  time,  wheth- 
er the  implicated  Patriarch  be  present  or  not.  the  Encamp- 
ment may  proceed  to  consider  and  determine  it ;  two- thirds  of  the 
members  present  voting  in  favor  of  the  motion,  it  shall  be  car- 
ried ; — and  the  Encampment  shall  be  fully  competent  while 
such  motion  is  under  consideration,  to  vary  the  penally  from  the 
original  motion. 

Clause  5.  When  the  decision  of  the  Committee  appointed 
under  Clause  3d,  for  the  adjustment  of  grievances,  shall  not  be 
satisfactory  to  all  parties,  either  of  those  interested  shall  have 

4 


26  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

the  privilege  of  appeal  to  the  Encampment :  and  at  the  time 
appointed  for  trying  the  appeal,  the  committee  shall  present  to 
the  Encampment  in  writing  the  grounds  on  which  their  decis- 
ion was  founded,  and  the  parties  shall  have  the  privilege  of  be- 
ing heard  before  the  Encampment,  and  the  Encampment  shall 
determine  the  correctness  of  the  decision  of  the  committee  by  a 
majority  of  votes  present. 

Clause  6.  Any  Patriarch  feeling  aggrieved  by  the  decision 
of  the  Encampment  against  him,  is  entitled  to  an  appeal  to  the 
Grand  Encampment  for  anew  trial ;  if  informality  or  want  of 
fairness  be  shown  on  the  former  trial.  On  the  command  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  the  Patriarch  may  be  tried  anew  for  the 
same  offence. 

Clause  7.  Any  Patriarch  having  been  suspended  or  expelled, 
notice  thereof  shall  be  sent  to  all' the  Encampments  under  the 
jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut ;  and  a 
Patriarch  who  has  been  legally  expelled,  shall  not  be  again 
admitted  to  membership,  without  the  consent  of  the  Grand 
Encampment. 


ARTICLE  III. 

OF    OFFICERS. 

First  Section — Elective  and  appointed  Officers. 

Clause  1.  The  elective  Officers  of  the  Encampment  shall 
consist  of  a  C.  P.,  H.  P.,  S.  W.,  Scribe,  Treasurer,  and  J.  W., 
who  shall  serve  a  regular  term  each.  However,  when  deemed 
necessary,  the  Encampment  may  elect  in  addition,  an  Assistant 
Scribe  to  serve  for  one  year. 

Clause  2.  The  appointed  officers  shall  be  a  Gn,  Ge,  1st  W., 
2d  W.,  3d  W.,  4th  W.,  1st  G.  of  T.,  2d  G.  of  T.,  1st  S.  of  N., 
and  2d  S.  of  N.,  who  shall  serve  a  regular  term  each. 

Second  Section — Duties  of  Officers. 

The  duties  of  the  various  officers  shall  be,  as  laid  down  in  the 
charges  of  their  office,  and  as  specified  by  these  Articles,  and 
the  By-Laws  of  the  Encampment. 

Third  Section — Election,  fyc. 

Clause  1.  No  Patriarch  shall  be  eligible  for  C.  P.  or  H.  P. 
unless  he  has  been  elected  to  and  discharged  the  duties  of  some 
other  elective  office  ;  nor  shall  any  Patriarch  be  eligible  to  the 
other  elective  offices  until  he  has  been  appointed  to,  and  dis- 
charged the  duties  of  some  appointed  office.  And  all  officers 
shall  be  eligible  for  re-election  except  the  C.  P.  and  H.  P..  who 
shall  not  be  when  any  qualified  Patriarchs  are  in  nomination,  until 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  27 

one  term  after  passing  the  chairs  respectively.  And  a  majority 
of  all  the  valid  votes  shall  be  necessary  to  election. 

Clause  2.  The  nomination  and  election  of  the  elective  offi- 
cers shall  take  place,  on  the  last  regular  monthly  session  in  each 
term.  And  the  installation  of  the  officers  shall  take  place  at  the 
first  regular  monthly  session  in  the  succeeding  one. 

Clause  3.  Any  officer  absenting  himself  for  more  than  three 
successive  Sessions,  his  seat  may  be  declared  vacant  by  a  vote 
of  the  Encampment.  And  all  vacancies  shall  be  filled  in  the 
manner  of  the  former  selection,  to  serve  the  residue  of  the  term ; 
and  officers  so  serving  shall  be  entitled  to  the  full  honors  of  the 
term. 


ARTICLE  IV. 

SESSIONS,  TERMS,  AND  RETURNS, 

First  Section  —Sessions. 

Clause  1.  The  first  regular  Sessions  held  in  each  month,  shall 
be  styled  the  "  regular  monthly  Sessions  :"  and  those  succeeding, 
shall  be  styled  the  "  regular  adjourned  Sessions."* 

Clause  2.  Seven  Patriarchs  shall  constitute  a  quorum  for 
business  :  which  shall  be  transacted  in  the  R.  P.  Degree. 

Second  Section — Terms. 

Regular  semi-annual  terms,  consisting  of  not  less  than  one 
regular  Session  in  each  month,  shall  commence  on  the  first 
regular  Session  of  July  and  January  only:  and  all  terms  shall 
end  on  the  day  on  which  the  succeeding  ones  commence. 

Third  Section — Returns. 

Clause  1.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  last  past  officers  to  pre- 
pare and  forward  to  the  Grand  Encampment  immediately,  on 
the  installation  of  the  Officers,  the  result  of  the  elections,  and  a 
regular  report  of  the  work  of  the  term,  including  the  names  of 
those  initiated,  admitted  by  card,  admitted,  advanced  and  ex- 
alted— rejected — withdrawn  by  card — suspended  or  expelled, 
and  the  cause  thereof — reinstated  and  deceased — the  whole 
number  in  membership — the  amount  of  receipts — and  the  re- 
sult of  the  election  of  Officers,  accompanied  by  whatever 
amount  may  be  due  to  the  Grand  Encampment. 

Clause  2.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Encampment  also  to 
forward  to  the  Grand  Encampment  in  like  manner,  up  to  the 
first  day  of  July  annually,  a  full  return  of  the  members  of  the 
Encampment  ranked  according  to  the  Degrees  attained,  and  a 
statement  of  the  number  of  Patriarchs  relieved  by  the  Encamp- 

*  Amended— see  page  30. 


28  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

ment  in  the  past  year  :  the  number  of  widowed  families  re- 
lieved— the  number  of  Patriarchs  buried — with  the  amount  of 
moneys  applied  to  each  of  these  purposes — designating  the 
amount  paid  for  the  education  of  orphans. 

Fourth  Section — Forfeiture  of  Charter. 

Should  this  Encampment  fail  to  make  its  returns,  as  required 
by  the  Third  Section  of  this  Article,  for  two  years,  it  shall 
thereby  forfeit  its  Charter  and  become  extinct,  unless  by  a  vote 
of  the  Grand  Encampment  it  be  otherwise  ordered,  and  it  shall 
be  the  duty  of  the  last  installed  officers  to  transmit  or  surrender 
to  the  Grand  Patriarch,  (or  such  other  Patriarch  as  may  be  ap- 
pointed by  the  Grand  Encampment  to  receive  them,)  the  char- 
ter, books,  papers,  furniture  and  funds  of  the  Encampment. 


ARTICLE  V. 

DEGREES. 

First  Section — Eligibility  for  Degrees. 

Every  Patriarch  shall  be  eligible  for  degrees  immediately  on 
being  initiated,  but  not  more  than  three  degrees  shall  be  con- 
ferred on  a  Patriarch  at  the  same  Session,  unless  the  most  ur- 
gent necessity  be  proved,  and  two-thirds  of  the  members  pres- 
ent vote  in  favor  thereof. 

Second  Section — Rates  of  Degrees. 

No  candidate  shall  be  initiated  until  he  has  paid  a  sum  of  not 
less  than  ten  dollars  which  shall  entitle  him  to  all  the  degrees. 


ARTICLE  VI. 

AMENDMENTS    &c. 
First  Section — Amendments. 

Clause  1.  When  doubts  arise  of  the  true  meaning  of  any 
part  of  these  Articles,  it  shall  be  determined  by  the  Grand  En- 
campment. 

Clause  2.  These  Articles  nor  any  part  thereof,  shall  not  be 
altered,  amended,  suspended  or  annulled,  except  on  motion 
made  in  the  Grand  Encampment. 

Second  Section — By -Laws. 

This  Encampment  shall  stand  fully  invested  with  power  to 
adopt  such  By-Laws  and  resolutions  from  time  to  time,  as  may 
be  deemed  expedient,  provided  they  do  not  in  any  wise  con- 
travene any  part  of  these  Articles,  the  Laws  and  Constitution 
of  the  Grand  Encampment,  or  the  principles  of  the  Order. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  29 

The  Grand  Patriarch  called  for  the  nomination  of  officers  for 
the  ensuing  year  ;  when  the  following  nominations  were  made, 
For  Grand  Patriarch,  John  L.  Devotion,  of  No.  3. 
"    G.  M.  E.  H.  P.  J.  M.  Andrus,  of  No.  1. 
"    G.  8.  Warden,  William  L.  Brewer,  of  No.  3. 
«    G.  Scribe,  Prelate  Demick,  of  No.  1. 
"    G.  Treasurer,  Samuel  Bishop,  of  No.  1. 
"    G.  J.  Warden,  John  A.  Lathrop,  of  No.  4. 
«    G.  Rep.  to  G.  L.  U.  8.  William  E.  Sanford,  of  No.  1. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Grand  Treasurer  Bishop,  and 
P.  C.  P.  Henry  Champlain,  tellers. 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  ballot  for  the  several 
Grand  officers,  and  the  above  mentioned  Patriarchs  were  sev- 
erally elected  to  the  offices  for  which  they  were  nominated. 

The  officers  were  then  duly  installed  into  their  respective 
offices. 

The  following  resolutions  offered  by  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe 
Demick,  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Patriarch  be  authorized  to  procure 
the  printing  of  two  hundred  copies  of  the  Constitution,  By-Laws 
and  Rules  of  Order  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  and  the  Con- 
stitution for  subordinate  Encampments,  and  that  he  procure 
such  other  printing  as  he  may  deem  necessary,  and  draw  on  the 
treasurer  for  the  payment  of  the  same. 

On  motion  of  Grand  Treasurer  Bishop,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  R.  W.  G.  Representative  be  authorized  to 
draw  on  the  treasurer  for  the  sum  of  thirty-five  dollars,  to  defray 
his  expenses  in  attending  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

On  motion  of  G.  S.  W.  William  L.  Brewer,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Representative  be  directed  to  pro- 
cure such  books  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  as  he 
may  think  proper  for  this  Grand  Encampment,  and  that  he  be 
authorized  to  draw  an  order  on  the  treasurer  for  the  payment  of 
the  same. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to  inform  Oriental 
Encampment,  No.  2,  that  no  returns  have  been  received  by  this 
Grand  Encampment,  and  request  that  they  will  comply  with  the 
Constitution. 

William  E.  Sanford's  bill  for  one  dollar  and  twenty-five  cents ; 
and  J.  L.  Devotion's  bill  for  fifty  cents,  were  presented  and  or- 
dered paid. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  clos- 
ed in  ample  form,  according  to  the  most  ancient  and  honorable 
customs  of  the  Order. 

Attest,  P.  DEMICK, 

Grand  Scribe. 


30  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


SPECIAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  AUGUST  27,  1844. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut, 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  convened  this  day  in  special  session,  and  opened  in 
ample  form. 

PRESENT. 

M.  W.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,   Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  E.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  G.  H.  Priest. 

R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,   G.  Scribe. 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 

M.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  P.  G.  Patriarch. 

R.  W.  ISAAC  JUDSON,  P.  G.  S.  Warden,  p.  t. 

R.   W.  BELA  LORD,  P.  C.  Patriarch. 

The  object  of  the  session  having  been  stated  by  R.  W.  Grand 
Scribe,  the  Grand  Representative  elect,  William  E.  Sanford, 
tendered  his  resignation  of  said  office  ;  and  on  motion  of  Grand 
Treasurer  Bishop,  it  was  Voted,  That  his  resignation  be  ac- 
cepted. 

On  motion  of  P.  G.  Patriarch  William  E.  Sanford, 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Encampment,  proceed  to  the  nom- 
ination and  election  of  Grand  Representative  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States.  Whereupon,  the  Grand  Patriarch 
called  for  nominations  ;  P.  C.  P.  Bela  Lord,  then  nominated 
Grand  Treasurer  Samuel  Bishop,  for  said  Representative.  No 
other  nominations  being  made,  a  ballot  was  taken,  and  Grand 
Treasurer  Bishop  was  declared  duly  elected  Grand  Representa- 
tive to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

The  following  amendments  to  the  Constitution  of  subordinate 
Encampments  enacted  and  ordained  at  the  last  annual  session  of 
this  Grand  Encampment,  were  offered  by  Grand  Scribe  P. 
Demick,  and  unanimously  adopted  : 

In  Article  II.  section  1,  clause  2d,  page  24,  5th  line  of  said 
clause,  (as  printed,)  strike  out  the  word  "  regular." 

In  Article  IV.  section  1,  clause  1,  page  27,  (as  printed,)  3d 
line  of  said  clause,  strike  out  the  words,  "  the  regular,"  and  in- 
sert after  "  adjourned,"  "  and  special"  It  will  then  read, '  shall 
be  styled,  adjourned  and  special  sessions." 

No  fuither  business  offering,  on  motion  of  Grand  Treasurer 
Bishop,  the  Grand  Encampment  was  closed  in  ample  form. 
Attest,  P.  DEMICK, 

Grand  Scribe. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  31 

SEMI-ANNUAL    SESSION 

NEW  HAVEN,  JANUARY  9th,  1845. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day,  being  the  semi-annual  session,  and  was  opened 
in  ample  form. 

PRESENT. 

M.  W.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  Grand  Patriarch. 
M.  E.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  Grand  High  Priest. 
R.  W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,   Grand  S.  Warden. 
R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 
R.   W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,   Grand  Treasurer. 
M.  E.  CHARLES  W.  BRADLEY,  Grand  High  Priest. 
W.  BELA  LORD,  P.  C.  P.  and  P.  H.  P. 

The  minutes  of  last  session  were  read  and  approved. 

N.  C.  Hall,  H.  P.  of  No.  1  ;  Edward  W.  Eells,  H.  P.  of 
No.  3  ;  J.  Greenwood,  Jr.,  P.  C.  P.,  and  Munson  H.  Shepard, 
P.  H.  P.  and  C.  P.  of  No.  5  ;  Thos.  C.  Simpson,  H.  P.,  and 
Origen  Utley,  C.  P.,  and  Erastus  H.  Booth,  P.  C.  P.  of  No.  6 ; 
A.  M.  Gordon,  C.  P.,  and  John  W.  Johnson,  H.  P.  of  No.  7, 
presented  their  credentials  and  were  instructed  in  the  Grand  En- 
campment degree,  and  took  their  seats  as  members. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  Semi-annual  Report,  as 
follows : 

R.  W.  GRAND  OFFICERS  AND  PATRIARCHS  : 

We  are  again  assembled  for  the  purpose  of  legislating  for 
the  Order  here  committed  to  our  charge. 

It  is  with  no  ordinary  pleasure  that  I  inform  you  of  the  con- 
tinued prosperity  of  this  branch  of  our  Order  ;  at  no  time  since 
its  establishment  in  this  State,  has  it  been  in  a  more  flourishing 
condition. 

On  the  19th  day  of  August,  I  received  a  petition  from  seven 
Patriarchs  residing  in  the  town  of  Danbury,  county  of  Fairfield, 
for  an  Encampment  to  be  located  at  that  place,  and  known  and 
hailed  by  the  style  and  title  of  "  DEVOTION  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  5, 
I.  O.  O.  F."  I  accordingly  granted  a  Dispensation,  subject  to 
your  approval,  and  on  the  28th  day  of  Aug.,  accompanied  by  R. 
W.  Grand  Senior  Warden  Brewer,  and  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer 
Bishop,  I  proceeded  to  institute  the  same,  according  to  the  most 

ancient  ceremonial  of  the  order.  were  on  this  occasion 

exalted  to  the  Royal  Purple  degree. 

On  the  26th  day  of  September,  I  received  a  petition  from 
seven  qualified  Patriarchs,  for  an  Encampment  to  be  located  at 


32  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Middletown,  in  the  county  of  Middlesex.  I  granted  a  Dispen- 
sation, subject  to  your  approval,  and  on  the  27th  day  of  the 
same  month,  I  proceeded  to  institute  the  same,  under  the  style 
and  title  of  "  SOWHEAG  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  6,  I.  O.  O.  F." 
On  this  occasion,  I  received  the  assistance  of  C.  P.  Palmer,  of 
Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  and  Patriarch  Converse,  of  Pal- 
myra Encampment,  No.  3  ;  one  brother  was  advanced  to  the 
degree  of  the  Royal  Purple. 

On  the  7th  day  of  December,  I  received  another  petition  from 
seven  Patriarchs  residing  in  the  city  of  Hartford,  for  an  Encamp- 
ment, to  be  located  in  that  city,  and  known  and  hailed  by  the 
style  and  title  of  "  MIDIAN  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  7,  I.  O.  O.  F." 
I  accordingly  granted  a  Dispensation,  subject  to  your  approval, 
and  on  the  24th  day  of  the  same  month,  assisted  by  P.  C.  P. 
Booth  and  H.  P.  Simpson,  of  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6, 
and  Patriarch  Converse  of  Palmyra  Encampment,  No.  3,  I 
proceeded  to  institute  the  same,  according  to  the  established 
usages  of  the  order.  On  this  occasion,  six  brothers  were  sol- 
emnly and  impressively  admitted  to  a  knowledge  of  the  sublime 
degree  of  the  Royal  Purple. 

I  would  suggest  to  you,  the  propriety  of  making  some  provis- 
ion for  the  appointment  of  some  qualified  Patriarch,  whose  duty 
it  shall  be  to  superintend  the  order  in  their  respective  Encamp- 
ment, and  install  the  officers. 

JOHN  L.  DEVOTION, 
Grand  Patriarch. 

Grand  Treasurer  Bishop  offered  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  unanimously  adopted,  viz  : 

Resolved,  That  the  doings  of  the  M.  W.  Patriarch  be  approv- 
ed by  this  Grand  Encampment,  and  charters  granted  to  Devo- 
tion Encampment,  No.  5,  of  Danbury  ;  Sowheag  Encampment, 
No.  6,  of  Middletown ;  and  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  of 
Hartford. 

Semi-annual  reports  were  received  from  Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment, No.  1  ;  Oriental,  No.  2 ;  Palmyra,  No.  3  ;  Devotion, 
No.  5 ;  and  Sowheag,  No.  6,  each  accompanied  by  the  amount 
due  the  Grand  Encampment,  as  per  said  reports.  No  re- 
port or  dues  were  received  from  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  of 
New  London. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Grand  Senior  Warden  Brew- 
er, and  Patriarchs  Simpson  and  Eells  a  Committee  of  Finance, 
and  Patriarch  John  Greenwood,  Jr.,  G.  Sentinel,  and  Patriarch 
E.  H  Booth,  D.  G.  Sentinel 

The  Grand  Senior  Warden  offered  the  following  resolution, 
which  was  unanimously  adopted  ;  viz : 

Resolved,  That  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as 
relates  to  the  appointment  of  some  qualified  Patriarch  for  each 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  33 

subordinate  Encampment  under  this  jurisdiction,  to  superintend 
the  order,  and  install  officers  in  their  respective  Encampments, 
be  referred  to  a  special  committee  of  two. 

On  the  passage  of  the  above  resolution,  the  Grand  Patriarch 
appointed  Grand  Senior  Warden  Brewer,  and  Grand  Sentinel 
Greenwood,  that-  committee. 

The  committee  of  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
viz : 

The  Finance  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  accounts 
of  Grand  Treasurer  Bishop,  would  respectfully  report,  That 
they  have  examined  said  accounts,  and  found  them  to  be  correct. 
They  find  a  balance  due  the  Grand  Encampment  of  one  hundred 
and  nineteen  dollars  and  sixty  cents. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  )     ~ 
THOMAS  C.  SIMPSON,    V    *inan.cf 
E.  W.  EELLS,  $  Committee. 

The  committee  also  recommended  that  the  Grand  Treasurer 
be  authorized  to  pay  the  amount  due  the  Grand  Lodge. 
Report  and  recommendation  accepted. 

The  special  committee  raised  on  the  resolution  of  G.  S.  W. 
Brewer,  reported  by  submitting  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  unanimously  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  there  shall  be  appointed  semi-annually,  by  the 
Grand  Patriarch,  from  among  the  past  chief  Patriarchs  or  past 
High  Priests,  who  are  not  holding  office  in  their  Encampment, 
a  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch  for  each  Encampment  under  this 
jurisdiction,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  install  officers  and  have  a 
general  supervision  of  the  interests  of  the  order,  in  their  respec- 
tive Encampments. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

W.  L.  BREWER, 

JOHN  GREENWOOD,  Jr. 

Patriarch  E.  W.  Eells,  of  No.  3,  submitted  the  following  res- 
olution, which  was  unanimously  adopted  ; 

Resolved,  That  all  officers  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  resid- 
ing out  of  the  city  of  New  Haven,  shall  be  allowed  for  travel 
and  attendance  at  the  sessions  of  the  Grandj  Encampment,  the 
same  amounts  as  are  provided  for  attendance  on  the  Grand 
Lodge,  by  Art.  V.  of  the  By-Laws  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  this 
State.  Provided  however,  That  no  officer  of  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment shall  receive  pay  for  travel  and  attendance,  whose  expens- 
es are  paid  by  the  Grand  Lodge,  or  by  the  subordinate  Lodge 
or  Encampment  of  which  he  is  a  member. 

The  committee  of  Finance  reported  bills  amounting  to  four 
dollars,  twelve  and  half  cents  ;  ordered  paid. 

5 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


The  following. resolution  offered  by  Patriarch  E.  H.  Booth, 
was  unanimously  adopted  ; 

Resolved,  That  in  all  elections  throughout  this  jurisdiction,  no 
blank  shall  be  counted,  or  in  any  manner  regarded  as  a  vote  or 
ballot.  And  all  ballots  having  on  them  the  name  of  any  person 
not  in  regular  nomination,  shall  be  treated  as  blanks,  and  wholly 
disregarded  ;  so  that  the  regular  nominated  candidate  having  a 
clear  majority  of  ballots,  cast  for  regular  nominated  candidates, 
shall  be  declared  duly  elected. 

On  motion,  Voted,  that  the  cypher  as  arranged  by  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch,  be  adopted  as  the  cypher  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment. 

On  a  call  for  the  sense  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  the  Grand 
Representative  was  instructed  to  attend  on  the  anticipated  extra 
session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  should  it  be 
hoi  den. 

On  motion,  it  was  ordered  by  this  Grand  Encampment,  that 
no  Patriarch  shall  be  installed  into  office,  or  occupy  any  official 
seat  or  station  in  any  Encampment  under  this  jurisdiction,  while 
charges  are  standing  against  him,  which  have  been  legally  pre- 
ferred, and  which  involve  suspension  or  expulsion. 

On  motion  of  Patriarch  M.  A.  Shepard,  the  following  resolu- 
tion was  adopted  ;  viz  : 

Resolved,  That  should  the  chair  of  Chief  Patriarch  become 
vacant  in  consequence  of  charges  preferred  against  a  Chief  Pa- 
triarch, the  said  chair  shall  be  assumed  in  person  or  by  proxy 
by  the  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch,  until  such  time  as  the  Chief  Pa- 
triarch is  restored,  or  the  chair  filled  by  a  subsequent  election. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  announced  the  appointments  of  Deputy 
Grand  Patriarch,  as  follows ;  viz  : 

Isaac  Judson,  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1. 


R.  S.  Pratt,  of  Oriental 
Wm.  L.  Brewer,  of  Palmyra 
Henry  Cham  plain,  of  Unity 
J.  Greenwood,  Jr.  of  Devotion 
E.  H.  Booth,  of  Sowheag 
of  Midian 


No.  2. 
No.  3. 

No.  4. 
No.  5. 
No.  6. 

No.  7. 


On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to  address  Oriental 
Encampment,  No.  2,  requesting  them  to  forward  to  this  Grand 
Encampment,  the  sum  of  811  57,  supposed  by  them  to  be  due 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

Also,  to  request  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  to  forward  to  the 
Grand  Scribe,  their  semi-annual  report,  due  the  9th  inst.  together 
with  the  amount  of  dues. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  closed 
in  ample  form,  according  to  the  most  ancient  and  honorable 
customs  of  the  order. 

Attest,  PRELATE  DEM1CK, 

Grand  Scribe. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  35 

ANNUAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY  10,  1845. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F., 
convened  this  day,  and  opened  in  ample  form. 

PRESENT. 

M.  W.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.E.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  G.  H.  Priest. 

R.  W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  G.  S.  Warden. 

R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,   G.  Scribe. 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  G.  Treasurer. 

R.  W.  NEWEL  C.  HALL,  G.  J.  Warden,  p.  t. 
W.  JOHN  GREENWOOD,  Jr.,  G.  Sentinel. 
W.  ERASTUS  H.  BOOTH,  D.  G.  Sentinel. 

Also  P.  G.  P.  William  E.  Sanford  ;  P.  M.  E.  G.  H.  P.  Chas. 
Wm.  Bradley,  and  a  numerous  representation  from  subordinate 
Encampments. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read  and  approved. 

The  committee  on  credentials,  submitted  the  following  report ; 
to  wit : 
To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  credentials  report, 

That  the  following  Patriarchs  have  presented  certificates 
•which  are  in  due  form ;  they  are  therefore  entitled  to  seats  in 
this  Grand  Encampment ;  viz  : 

H.  P.  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  of  No.  1. 

H.  P.  John  C.  Palmer,  of  No.  2. 

C.  P.  Junius  M.  Willey,  of  No.  2. 

C.  P.  H.  C.  Bridgham,  of  No.  3. 

H.  P.  David  Young,  of  No.  3. 

H.  P.  John  S.  Parmelee,  of  No.  6. 

H.  P.  Aaron  Morley,  of  No.  7. 

C.  P.  A.  B.  Beers,  of  No.  8. 

H.  P.  Samuel  B.  Brittan,  of  No.  8. 

O.  F.  Smith,  and  Geo.  W.  Brown,  are  without  certificates, 
but  are  returned  by  the  D.  G.  Patriarch  of  Unity  Encampment, 
No.  4,  as  having  been  installed  into  office  in  said  Encampment, 
and  as  being  entitled  to  seats  in  this  Grand  Encampment. 
WM.  L.  BREWER,    ) 
M.  A.  SHEPARD,        [  Committee. 
JON  A.M.  ANDRUS,  ) 

Report  accepted,  and  the  committee  discharged. 
On  motion  of  P.  M.  E.  G.  H.  P.  Chas.  W.  Bradley, 
Resolved,  That  C.  P.  Orrin  F.  Smith,  and  H.  P.  George  W. 
Brown,  of  No.  4,  be  admitted  to  the  Grand  Encampment  degree, 


36  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

and  that  they  be  directed  to  forward  to  the  Grand  Scribe  their 
certificate,  immediately  on  their  return  to  their  Encampment. 

The  aforementioned  Patriarchs  were  then  introduced,  and  ad- 
mitted to  the  Grand  Encampment  degree,  and  took  their  seats  as 
members  of  this  body. 

The  G.  S.  Warden  called  the  attention  of  the  Grand  En- 
campment, to  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  which 
was  as  follows  : 

KIGHT  WORTHY  GRAND  OFFICERS  AND  PATRIARCHS  : 

In  accordance  with  former  custom,  I  respectfully  present  you 
with  a  summary  of  my  official  acts,  since  our  last  session. 

It  is  with  pleasure  that  I  inform  you  of  the  continued  prosper- 
ity of  the  Encampments  under  your  jurisdiction  ;  during  the 
past  year,  four  subordinates  have  been  instituted,  all  of  which 
are  in  a  very  nourishing  condition. 

In  the  month  of  January,  I  forwarded  Dispensations  to  the 
several  deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  empowering  them  to  perform 
the  duties  therein  named,  until  this  day. 

On  the  14th  day  of  April,  I  received  a  petition  from  seven  Pa- 
triarchs, residing  in  the  city  of  Bridgeport,  in  the  county  of  Fair- 
field,  for  an  Encampment  to  be  located  there.  I  granted  a  Dis- 
pensation subject  to  your  approval,  and  on  the  22d  day  of  April, 
I  instituted  the  same,  under  the  style  and  title  of  "  MOUNT  HER- 
MON  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  8,  I.  O.  O.  F."  On  this  occasion  I 
received  the  assistance  of  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  Andrus,  R. 
W.  Grand  Scribe  Demick,  and  a  large  number  of  Patriarchs  from 
New  Haven  and  Danbury.  This  Encampment  commenced  its 
existence  under  the  most  favorable  circumstances. 

I  have  this  day  received  a  petition  from  an  Encampment  to  be 
located  at  Norwalk,  in  the  county  of  Fairfield,  to  be  known  and 

hailed  by  the  style  and  title  of  " ENCAMPMENT,  No.  9, 

I.  O.  O.  F.;"  the  same  is  herewith  laid  before  you,  and  recom- 
mended to  your  favorable  notice. 

In  conclusion,  permit  me  to  tender  you  my  grateful  acknowl- 
edgments for  the  kindness  which  1  have  received  at  your  hands, 
during  the  period  which  I  have  had  the  honor  of  presiding  over 
your  deliberations  ;  on  retiring  from  the  distinguished  position  to 
which  your  partiality  elevated  me,  I  assure  you  that  the  many 
pleasing  associations  which  are  connected  with  the  part  I  have 
taken  in  the  important  business  of  the  Grand  Encampment  dur- 
ing the  past  year,  will  long  be  held  in  cherished  remembrance  ; 
nor  shall  I  cease  to  remember  the  officers  and  members  who 
have  been  so  pleasantly  associated  with  me  ;  be  pleased  to  ac- 
cept, individually,  my  best  wishes  for  you  happiness  and  pros- 
perity, and  the"  advancement  of  the  Order  under  your  super- 
vision. 

JOHN  L.  DEVOTION, 

Grand  Patriarch. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


37 


On  motion,  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  was  ac- 
cepted, and  ordered  to  be  entered  on  the  proceedings  of  the 
Grand  Encampment. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  his  report,  with  the 
certificate  of  the  Finance  committee,  that  they  had  examined  the 
same  and  found  it  correct. 

On  motion,  The  Grand  Treasurers'  report  was  accepted,  and 
ordered  on  file. 

Semi-annual  reports  were  received  from  all  the  subordinates, 
under  this  jurisdiction,  and  referred  to  the  committee  on  returns 
Their  report  is  as  follows  ;  to  wit : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 
The  committee  on  returns  respectfully  report, 
That  the  following  semi-annual  returns,  with  the  dues  therein 

accredited  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  are  correct ;  viz: 
Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1 ,  dues  thereon,     -       $15  15 


Oriental 

Palmyra 

Unity 

Devotion 

Sowheag 

Midian 

Mt.  Hermon, 


2, 
3, 
4, 
5, 
6, 


1  00 
19  07 
three  rep'ts  48  14 

10  56 
4  65 

25  80 

11  00 


Respectfully  submitted, 

WILLIAM  L.  BREWER, 
JNO.  GREENWOOD,  Jr. 
THOS.  C.  SIMPSON. 


$135  37 


Committee. 


Several  bills  for  travelling  expenses  to  officers  of  this  Grand 
Encampment,  and  for  contingent  expenses,  amounting  in  the 
aggregate  to  $37  79  cents,  were  ordered  paid, — the  items  being 
full}7  specified  in  the  records. 

On  motion,  The  Grand  Treasurer  was  authorized  to  settle 
with  Sassacus  Encampment,  for  rent  due  from  this  Grand  En- 
campment. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  called  for  nominations  of  Grand 
officers  for  the  year  ensuing,  when  the  following  nominations 
were  made: 

For  Grand  Patriarch.  Jonathan  M.  Andrus,  of  No.  1. 

"  G.  M.  E.  H.  P.  Wm.  L.  Brewer,  of  No.  3. 

"  G.  S.  Warden,  Munson  A.  Shepard,  of  No.  5. 

"  G.  Scribe,  Prelate  Dimick,  of  No.  1. 

"  G.  Treasurer,  Samuel  Bishop,  of  No.  1. 

"  G.  J.  Warden,  John  W.  Johnson,  of  No.  7. 

"  G.  Rep.  G.  L.  U.  S.  P.  G.  P.  John  L.  Devotion,  of  No.  3. 


38  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

On  motion,  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Encampment  proceed 
to  the  election  of  Grand  Officers. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  tellers,  Orrin  F. 
Smith,  of  No.  4,  and  John  Greenwood,  Jr.  of  No.  5. 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  ballot  for  the  several 
Grand  Officers,  and  [the  above  mentioned  Patriarchs  were  sev- 
erally elected  to  the  offices  for  which  they  were  nominated. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  installa- 
tion of  its  Grand  officers  elect,  and  they  were  severally  installed 
into  their  respective  offices  in  ample  form. 

On  assuming  the  chair,  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  announced 
the  following  appointments : 

For  G.  Sentinel,  George   W.  Brown,  of  No.  4. 
"  Dep.  G.   Sentinel,  David  Young,  "       3. 


G.  Patriarchs,-^ 


John  C.  Palmer, 
Chauncey  Burgess, 
George  W.  Brown, 
M.  A.  Shepard, 
E.  H.  Booth, 
John  W.  Johnson, 
Samuel  B.  Brittan, 


2. 
3. 

4. 
5. 
6. 

7. 
8. 


The  following  resolution,  submitted  by  P.  M.  E.  H.  P.  Charles 
W.  Bradley,  was  unanimously  adopted ; 

Grand  Encamp.  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn.  July  10, 1845. 

Resolved,  That  there  be,  and  hereby  is  granted  to  the  R.  W. 
G.  Scribe,  an  annual  salary  of  twenty-five  dollars,  (conditioned 
on  the  faithful  performance  of  his  duties,)  payable  semi-annually. 

On  motion  of  P.  G.  P.  John  L.  Devotion, 

Resolved,  That  the  D.  Grand  Patriarch,  George  W.  Brown 
be  and  hereby  is  authorized  to  install  the  officers  of  Unity  En- 
campment, No.  4,  at  such  time  as  may  suit  the  convenience  of 
said  Encampment. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  authorized  to  procure  the 
printing  of  two  hundred  copies  of  the  proceedings  of  this  Grand 
Encampment,  from  its  organization,  to  the  close  of  the  present 
session  ;  and  that  the  Grand  Patriarch  be  authorized  to  draw  an 
order  on  the  Grand  Treasurer  for  the  payment  of  the  same  ;  and 
that  a  copy  be  forwarded  every  member  of  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, and  one  to  each  subordinate  under  this  jurisdiction. 

On  motion  of  Grand  Sentinel  J.  Greenwood,  Jr.,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  our  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  be  author- 
ized to  draw  upon  the  Grand  Treasurer,  for  his  expenses  to 
special,  and  also  to  regular  Sessions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States. 

On  motion  of  Patriarch  Thomas  C.  Simpson  of  No.  6, 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  two  be  appointed  by  this 
Grand  Encampment  to  report  at  its  next  Session,  what  is  the 
proper  regalia,  to  be  worn  by  the  several  Grand  Officers,  and 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  39 

the  members  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  and  also  for 
the  officers  and  Patriarchs  of  subordinate  Encampments. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  announced  on  this  committee 
P.  G.  P.  John  L.  Devotion,  of  No.  3,  and  Patriarch  T.  C.  Simp- 
son of  No.  6. 

On  motion  of  Patriarch  N.  C.  Hall,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  be  directed  to  fur- 
nish Visiting  and  Final  Cards,  to  the  several  subordinates,  at 
the  cost  and  expense  of  the  same,  whenever  he  shall  receive  or- 
ders for  them  from  said  subordinates. 

On  motion  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  the  sum  of  thirty-one  doll- 
ars and  twenty-five  cents  was  appropriated,  to  pay  the  R.  W. 
G.  L.  U.  S.,  for  Cards  ordered  by  the  G.  Scribe,  for  the  use  of 
subordinates  under  this  jurisdiction. 

Resolved,  That  the  further  sum  of  twenty  dollars  be,  and  the 
same  is  hereby  appropriated,  to  pay  the  dues  from  this  Grand 
Encampment,  to  the  R.  W.  G.  L.  U.  S. 

A  petition  was  received  from  seven  qualified  Patriarchs,  resi- 
ding in  Norwalk,  Fairfield  County,  praying  for  a  charter  fora 
subordinate  Encampment  of  Patriarchs,  to  be  located  at  that 
place,  and  to  be  known  and  hailed  by  the  style  and  title  of  — — 
Encampment  No.  9,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut. 

On  motion  of  Patriarch  Newel  C.  Hall,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  a  charter  be  granted  to  the  said  petitioners  ; 
and  that  the  same  be  presented  to  them  by  the  Grand  Patriarch, 
as  soon  as  the  constitutional  provisions  shall  have  been  complied 
with. 

The  M.  W.  G.  P.  John  L.  Devotion,  presented  to  the  R.  W. 
Grand  Encampment  the  following  Proclamation,  which  was  read, 
and  ordered  on  file. 

I.  0.  0.  F. 

Office  of  the  Grand  Sire,  R.  W.  G.  L.  U.  S., 

To  all  to  whom  it  may  concern,  I,  HOWELL  HOPKINS,  most 
worthy  Grand  Sire  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  I.  O.  O.  F,  of  the 
United  States  of  North  America,  and  the  jurisdiction  of  the  or- 
der thereunto  belonging 

Send  Greeting. 

WHEREAS,  The  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  at  a  Sess- 
ion thereof,  held  at  the  city  of  Baltimore,  on  the  16th  day  of 
September,  A.  D.  1844,  did  by  ballot  elect  a  Committee  of 
five,  with  full  power  to  revise  all  the  Lectures  and  Charges  of 
the  Order,  and  did  then  and  there  resolve  that  it  is  expedient 
that  a  Special  Session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  should  be  called  at 
the  earliest  possible  period  after  the  committee  are  prepared  to 
make  their  report,  for  the  purpose  of  considering  the  same.  AND 


40  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

WHEREAS,  the  said  Committee  have  duly  notified  me  that  they 
will  be  prepared  to  make  their  report  on  Tuesday  the  ninth  day 
of  September  next  ensuing  the  date  thereof. 

NOW  KNOW  YE,  That  I,  HOWELL  HOPKINS,  most  wor- 
thy Grand  Sire  as  aforesaid,  by  virtue  of  the  power  and  author- 
ity in  me  vested,  do  order  and  direct  that  a  Special  Session  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  of  1.  O.  O.  F.  shall  be 
held  at  the  Odd-Fellow's  Hall  in  the  City  of  Baltimore,  and  State 
of  Maryland,  on  Tuesday  the  ninth  day  of  September,  in  the 
year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  eight  hundred  and  forty-five, 
then  and  there  to  take  into  consideration  the  report  which  shall 
be  made  by  the  Committee  appointed  to  revise  all  the  Lectures 
and  Charges  of  the  Order.  And  further,  I  do  order  and  direct, 
that  at  the  said  Special  Session,  Petitions  may  be  presented  and 
acted  upon,  for  the  granting  of  Charters  for  Grand  Lodges  or 
Grand  Encampments  within  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States. 

In  witness  Whereof,  I  have  hereunto  set  my  hand  and  caused 
the  Seal  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  I.  O.  of  O.  F.  of  the  United 
States  of  North  America,  to  be  affixed  at  the  city  of  Baltimore, 
this  thirteenth  day  of  May,  Anno  Domini  1845,  and  of  our  Or- 
der in  the  United  States  of  North  America  the  27th. 

H.  HOPKINS, 

Grand  Sire. 

1.  O.  O.  F. 

Office  of  Cor.  <$•  Rec.  Secretary,  ? 
Baltimore,  June  2,  1845.          £ 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

In  obedience  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  the  above  Proclamation  is  transmitted  through 
the  proper  officer  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

The  great  importance  of  the  business  to  be  transacted,  it  is 
hoped,  will  ensure  the  presence  of  every  Grand  Lodge  and  Grand 
Encampment  under  this  jurisdiction. 

Very  truly  and  Fraternally 

Yours,  in  F.  L.  T. 
JAS.  L.  R1DGLEY,  C.  S. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  clos- 
ed in  ample  form,  according  to  the  most  ancient  and  honorable 
customs  of  the  Order. 

Attest,  P.  DEM1CK, 

Grand  Scribe. 


MEETING  OF 

GRAND  ENCAMPMENT  OF  CONNECTICUT,   I.  0.  0.  F, 

SEMI-ANNUAL    SESSION. 


NEW  HAVEN,  JANUARY,  15th,  1846. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  I.  O.  O.  F., 
convened  this  day  in  regular  Semi- Annual  Session. 

PRESENT. 

M.  W.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  Grand  Patriarch. 
M.  E.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  Grand  High  Priest. 
R.  W.  MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  Grand  S.  Warden. 
R.  W.  PRELATE  DEM1CK,  Grand  Scribe. 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 
R.  W.  JOHN  W.JOHNSON,  Grand  J.  Warden. 
R.  W.  HENRY  CHAMPLAIN,  Grand  Sentinel, pro.  tern. 
P.  G.  Patriarch  William  E.  Sanford,  and  a  due  representation 
from  the  several  subordinates  under  this  jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch,  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Throne  of  Grace  was  addressed  by  the  M.  E.  G.  H.  P, 
William  L.  Brewer. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  session,  was  ordered  by 
the  M.  W.  G.  P.,  pending  which, on  motion,  the  further  reading 
was  dispensed  with. 

The  M.  W.  G.  P.  announced  the  following  committee  on  cre- 
dentials, to  wit:  M.  E.G.  H.  P.  William  L.  Brewer, and  Past 
Grand  Patriarch  William  E.  Sanford. 

Semi- Annual  Reports  from  the  following  subordinates  were 
laid  on  the  table  :  to  wit, 


42  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

No.  1.  Dues  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  $5  84.  Paid. 

"  3.  do.  do.  12  57.  do. 

«  4.  do.  do.  15  22.  do. 

«  5.  do.  do.  10  30.  do. 

"  6.  do.  do.  7  15,  do. 

"  8.  do.  do.  11   10.  do. 

u  9.  do,  do.  9  00.  do. 

$71   18 

No.  7.  Reported  verbally,  that  the  dues  to  )    iv  t 

Grand  Encampment  were,     -    -    $5  26  >  p  ? 
"       There  is  also  due  for  cards,       -    -      2  21  )  L 

$7  47 
No  Report  or  dues  were  received  from  No.  2. 

The  committee  on  credentials  submitted  their  report,  as  fol- 
lows, which  was  accepted : 

The  committee  on  credentials  having  atttended  to  the  duties  as- 
signed them,  beg  leave  to  report :     That  the  following  Patriarchs 
have  presented  certificates  in  due  form,  which  entitle  them  to 
seats  in  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  viz ;  from 
No.  1.  Daniel  H.  Moore,  H.  P. 
«    4.  A.  S.  Wightman,  C.  P. 
»    «  C.  C.  Culver,  H.  P. 
"    5.  James  R.  Greenwood,  H.  P. 
«    «   William  W.  Bedient,  C.  P. 
"    "   James  P.  Sanders,  C.  P. 
"    7.  Henry  L.  Miller,  H.  P. 
"    8.  George  S.  Sanford,  H.  P. 
"    9.  James  A.  Quintard,  C.  P. 
"    "  Peter  L.  Cunningham,  H.  P. 
«    "  C.  J.  Gruman,  C.  P. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,    )  r 
WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  1  ^ommit 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer,  submitted  his  report  of  the  State 
of  Finances,  exhibiting  a  balance  in  his  hands  of  one  hundred 
and  eight  dollars  and  thirty  one  cents,  on  which  was  endorsed 
the  following  certificate, 

The  Finance  Committee  find  on  examination  the  above  ac- 
count to  be  correct. 

WILLIAM  L.  BREWER, 

Committee  of  Finance. 


1846.]  Proceedings -of  Grand  Encampment.  43 

The  candidates  for  membership,  as  reported  by  the  Commit- 
tee on  credentials,  were,  on  motion,  introduced  by  G.  J.  War- 
den, John  W.  Johnson,  instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment 
Degree,  by  the  M.  E.  H.  P.  William  L.  Brewer,  and  took 
their  seats  as  members  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment. 

The  M.  W.  G.  P,  then  submmitted  his  Semi- Annual  Report 
as  follows : — 

Right  Worthy  Grand  Officers  and  Patriarchs : 

Custom  has  made  it  necessary  for  me  at  this  time  to  render 
an  account  of  my  official  acts,  since  our  annual  session  in  July 
last. 

It  is  my  happy  privilege  to  inform  you  of  the  continued  pros- 
perity of  the  Order  within  your  jurisdiction ;  nothing  has  occur- 
red to  materially  interrupt  the  harmony  that  has  ever  existed, 
since  the  establishment  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order 
in  this  State. 

Upon  the  third  of  September,  I  received  a  communication 
from  Patriarch  C.  J.  Gruman  of  Norwalk,  informing  me  that 
the  Patriarchs  in  that  place  were  fully  prepared  to  be  constituted 
an  Encampment  agreeably  to  the  provisions  of  a  Charter  grant- 
ed at  our  last  session  ;  and  upon  the  17th  of  September,  I  visited 
Norwalk,  accompanied  by  R.  W.  G.  S.  Demick,  and  a  number 
of  Patriarchs  of  Mount  Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8,  and  in- 
stituted the  said  Encampment  under  the  style  and  title  of  "  KAB- 
AOSA  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  9,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  according  to  the  most 
ancient  usage  and  custom  of  the  Order.  After  the  installation  of 
the  officers,  five  candidates  were  introduced  and  instructed  in 
the  first  three  degrees.  A  session  was  held  in  the  evening,  at 
which  time  the  candidates  were  severally  exalted  to  the  sublime 
degree  of  the  Purple. 

From  the  spirit  of  the  members  of  the  Order  in  Norwalk,  and 
the  character  of  those  who  have  taken  hold  of  the  Patriarchal 
branch  of  the  Order  there,  we  are  led  to  anticipate  that  Kab- 
aosa  will  ere  long  occupy  an  enviable  position  among  our  subor- 
dinate Encampments. 

Upon  the  31st  of  October,  I  received  a  petition  in  due  form, 
(unaccompanied  by  the  Charter  fee,)  signed  by  seven  Patriarchs 
residing  in  New  London,  for  a  Dispensation  to  constitute  there 
an  Encampment,  to  be  known,  hailed  and  styled  "  NEW  LONDON 
ENCAMPMENT,  No.  10,  I.  O.  O.  F." 

Doubting  the  expediency  of  granting  a  Dispensation  to  con- 
stitute an  Encampment  where  one  already  existed,  I  wrote  to  the 
petitioners,  expressing  the  view  I  entertained,  and  requested 
them  if  still  desirous  of  the  Dispensation  to  forward  the  Charter 
fee,  and  their  proposition  would  be  entertained. 


44  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  {Jan. 

I  received  other  communications,  setting  forth  that  another 
Encampment  would  be  prejudicial  to  the  best  interest  of  the  Or- 
der in  New  London,  signed  by  Patriarchs  standing  high  in  the 
Order  ;  and  in  view  of  all  the  circumstances,  I  did  not  regard  it 
such  an  emergency  as  is  contemplated  by  that  Article  of  the 
Constitution,  giving  power  to  the  Grand  Patriarch  to  grant  Dis- 
pensations to  constitute  subordinate  Encampments.  I  therefore 
declined  granting  the  Dispensation,  and  recommended  the  peti- 
tioners to  this  Right  Worthy  body.  Should  the  petition  be  pre- 
sented, you  will  take  such  action  as  the  merits  of  the  case,  in 
your  judgment  require. 

I  must  call  your  attention  to  a  resolution  passed  in  Grand 
Encampment,  July  12,  1843,  relative  to  the  initiation  into  our 
Encampments,  of  members  who  have  not  been  members  of  some 
subordinate  Lodge,  at  least  six  months.  I  would  suggest  wheth- 
er it  would  not  be  well  to  give  the  D.  G.  Patriarch  "  power  at  all 
times  to  suspend  this  rule,"  at  their  "  discretion." 

I  have  received  a  communication  from  the  M.  W.  G.  P.  of 
Kentucky,  asking  for  a  copy  of  the  proceedings  of  this  Grand 
Encampment ;  also  a  communication  from  the  R.  W.  Grand 
Scribe  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Maryland,  enclosing  a 
copy  of  the  proceedings  of  their  Grand  Encampment,  and  a 
copy  of  their  Constitution,  asking  a  copy  of  our  Constitution 
and  proceedings,  to  be  remitted  to  his  address ;  also  several 
other  communications  of  no  material  interest  to  this  R.  W.  body ; 
all  of  which  have  been  duly  attended  to,  according  to  their  sev- 
eral requests.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS, 

Grand  Patriarch. 

On  motion,  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  G.  P.,  was  referred  to  a 
special  Committee  of  three,  to  take  into  consideration,  and  report, 
what  action  ought  to  be  taken  thereon,  by  this  G.  Encampment. 

The  M.  W.  G.  P.,  appointed  on  this  Committee,  P.  G.  P. 
William  E.  Sanford,  of  No.  1,  P.  C.  P.  J.  Greenwood,  Jr.,  of 
No.  5,  P.  C.  P.  O.  Utley,  of  No.  6 

The  following  bills  were  presented,  audited,  and  ordered 
paid :  bill  of 

Grand  Scribe,  compensation  and  postage,       -  $16  00 

Grand  Patriarch,  for  procuring  books,    -  613 

Grand  Representative,  special  and  regular  session,  54  00 

Grand  J.  Warden,  traveling  expenses  this  session,  -          6  00 

On  motion  of  Grand  J.  Warden,  Johnson, 

Voted,  that,  the  G.  S.,  or  G.  P.,  deliver  the  new  work,  to 
subordinates,  when  received,  and  collect  the  old  work,  to  deliver 
them  in  person,  or  otherwise,  and  the  expenses  thereby  incurr- 
ed, be  paid  by  this  Grand  Encampment. 


1846.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  45 

The  special  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of 
G.  P.  submitted  the  following ; 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  M. 
W.  G.  P.  recommend  to  the  Grand  Encampments  approval  of  the 
course  taken,  with  regard  to  the  petition  from  New  London,  feel- 
ing satisfied  from  representations  that  have  been  made  to  them, 
that  our  Order  would  not  be  benefitted  by  creating  new  Encamp- 
ments in  the  same  towns  with  Encampments  now  existing. 

With  regard  to  the  proposed  alterations  suggested  in  the  re- 
port, the  Committee  recommend  that  the  subject  remain  in  its 
present  state,  until  the  Annual  Session. 

WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  ) 

JOHN  GREENWOOD,  Jr.  V  Committee. 

O.  UTLEY.  ) 

Patriarch,  H.  L.  Miller  of  No.  7,  moved  to  strike  out  so  much 
of  the  report  of  special  Committee,  as  relates  to  the  course  of  G. 
P.,  in  the  matter  of  petition  from  New  London,  on  which  the 
previous  question  was  moved,  sustained  and  the  motion  carried. 

The  M.  W.  G.  P.,  then  presented  the  petition  of  Patriarchs 
residing  in  New  London,  for  a  charter  for  an  Encampment  of 
Patriarchs  to  be  located  in  that  city. 

P.  G.  P.  William  E.  Sanford  moved  that  the  petitioners  have 
leave  to  withdraw  their  petition,  which  motion  being  under  con- 
sideration, G.  J.  W.  J.  W.  Johnson,  moved  to  amend  the  same, 
by  continuing  said  petition  to  the  next  annual  session  of  this 
Grand  Encampment.  The  amendment  of  Patriarch  Johnson, 
being  in  order  before  the  Grand  Encampment,  was  debated  at 
length,  by  Patriarchs  A.  M.  Gordon,  J.  M.  Willey,  H.  Cham- 
plain,  A.  S.  Wightman,  J.  W.  Johnson,  H.  L.  Miller,  William 
E.  Sanford,  and  others. 

The  question  was  then  taken  on  said  amendment,  and  carried 
in  the  affirmative,  so  the  petition  was  continued  to  next  session. 

The  M.  W.  G.  P.,  then  instructed  the  Representatives,  in  the 
Semi- Annual  P.  W. 

No  further  business  offering,   the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  with  the  usual  solemnities,  and  in  ample  form. 
Attest,  PRELATE  DEMICK, 

Grand  Scribe. 


46  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  {July 


ANNUAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY  9th,  1846. 
PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  E.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  Grand  High  Priest. 

R.  W.  MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  Grand  S.  Warden. 

R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 

R.  W.  JOHN  W.  JOHNSON,  Grand  J.  Warden. 

R.  W.  3.  L.  DEVOTION,  P.  G.  P.  and  G.  R.  G.  L.  U.  S. 
W.  DAVID  YOUNG,  Grand  Sentinel,  pro  tern. 
W.  BE  LA  LORD,  Deputy  Grand  Sentinel,  pro  tern. 

Also,  P.  G.  P.  William  E.  Sanford,  and  a  numerous  represen- 
tation from  Subordinate  Encampments  under  this  jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  R.  W.  Grand 
Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  minutes  of  last  session  were  read,  and  approved. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Patriarchs  J.  L.  De- 
votion of  No.  3,  and  H.  L.  Miller  of  No.  7,  a  committee  on  cre- 
dentials. 

Also,  Patriarchs  William  E.  Sanford  of  No.  1,  and  John 
Greenwood,  Jr.,  of  No.  5,  a  committee  on  Semi- Annual  Returns. 

The  committee  on  credentials,  having  attended  to  the  duties 
assigned  them,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  ac- 
cepted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Conn.,  L  O.  O.  F. 

The  Committee  on  credentials  beg  leave  to  report, 

That  they  find  the  following  named  Patriarchs  entitled  to  seats, 
as  members  of  this  Grand  Encampment ;  viz  : 

H.  P.  Elizur  Hubbell,  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1. 

H.  P.  H.  Hobart  Roath,  of  Palmyra         do.  No.  3. 

C.  P.  Wm.  F.  Hoyt,  of  Devotion         do.  No.  5. 

H.  P.  E.  T.  Farnham,  of        do.  do.  No.  5. 

H.  P.  E.  B.  Stevens,  of  Mt.  Hermon      do.  No.  8. 

H.  P.  Geo.  W.  Smith,  of  Kabaosa          do.  No.  9. 

All  which  is  submitted,  in 

Faith,  Hope  and  Charity, 

JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  )  Committee  on 
HENRY  L.  MILLER,    }   Credentials. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY  9,  1846. 


1846.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  47 

On  motion,  the  above  candidates  were  introduced  by  G.  J. 
Warden  J.  W.  Johnson  ;  and  on  motion  of  P.  G.  P.  J.  L.  Devo- 
tion, Patriarch  Philo  M.  Judson,  was  admitted  without  certifi- 
cate ;  he  having  passed  the  necessary  chairs  to  entitle  him  to  a 
seat,  as  appeared  by  returns,  under  seal  of  his  Encampment. 
He  was  also  vouched  for  by  P.  G.  P.  Devotion. 

The  candidates  were  then  instructed  in  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment Degree,  and  took  their  seats  as  members. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  then  submitted  his  Annual 
Report,  as  follows  : — 

Right  Worthy  Grand  Officers  and  Patriarchs : 

By  permission  of  Divine  Providence  you  are  once  more  as- 
sembled in  Grand  Encampment,  to  deliberate  upon,  and  enact 
such  measures  as  will,  in  your  judgment  promote  the  interest  of 
the  Order  under  your  jurisdiction. 

On  the  17th  of  February,  a  communication  was  received  by 
me  from  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  asking  a  suspension  of  the 
Rules,  and  authority  to  be  given  said  Encampment  to  initiate 
into  the  Patriarchal  Order,  two  brothers  not  otherwise  eligible. 
Also  upon  the  21st  of  February,  a  similar  request,  and  for  the 
same  purposes,  was  received  from  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7 ; 
also,  upon  the  5th  of  May,  a  communication  of  the  same  char- 
acter was  received  from  Mount  Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8, 
all  of  which  requests  were  severally  granted,  and  authority  giv- 
en to  receive  and  initiate  the  petitioning  candidates. 

Upon  the  6th  of  March,  the  long  expected  reviewed  work  of 
the  Order  arrived,  and  was  distributed  among  the  Subordinate 
Encampments,  in  accordance  with  a  vote  passed  at  your  Semi- 
Annual  Session. 

It  may  not  be  improper  for  me  to  here  state,  that  I  found  very 
little  doing  in  any  of  the  Encampments  that  I  visited ;  some 
had  given  up  all  business  at  their  stated  meetings ;  and  some 
who  had  sent  in  the  old  work  and  were  entirely  destitute,  were 
anxiously  awaiting  the  arrival  of  the  revised  work.  It  was 
gratefully  received,  and  no  doubt  exists  in  my  mind,  that  its  in- 
fluence will  be  favorably  felt  throughout  the  Patriarchal  branch 
of  our  beloved  Order. 

Upon  the  23d  of  May,  I  received  a  petition  in  proper  form, 
signed  by  seven  Patriarchs  under  your  jurisdiction,  praying  this 
R.  W.  body  to  grant  thenr  a  charter  for  an  Encampment  to  be 
located  at  Mystic,  to  be  known,  hailed  and  styled  "  CHARITY 
ENCAMPMENT,  No.  10,  I.  O.  O.  F.  There  being  no  apparent 
necessity  for  immediate  action,  I  concluded  to  wait  your  Annu- 
al Session,  and  do  herewith  transmit  the  petition.  I  would  re- 
spectfully recommend  the  petitioners  to  your  favorable  consid- 
eration. 


48  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July 

Patriarchs,  the  time  has  arrived  for  me  to  retire  from  the  posi- 
tion that  I,  through  your  kind  indulgence  have  occupied  during 
the  last  year ;  permit  me  to  tender  to  you,  one  and  all,  my  thanks 
for  the  kindness  that  has  been  shown  me  on  all  occasions — and 
allow  me  to  assure  you,  that  the  many  tokens  of  respect  and 
confidence  it  has  been  my  happiness  to  receive  during  the  time 
I  have  presided  in  your  councils,  will  be  held  in  grateful  re- 
memberance.  And  I  should  be  wanting  in  gratitude  to  those 
Patriarchs  with  whom  I  have  been  called  to  associate  in  the  dis- 
charge of  my  official  duties,  did  I  neglect  to  assure  them  that 
Jheir  many  kind  attentions  are,  and  ever  will  be  held  in  cherished 
remembrance. 

Finally,  brothers,  farewell !  let  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity,  be 
our  guide.  May  we  trust  in  the  God  of  the  Patriarchs,  through 
all  the  vicissitudes  of  this  uncertain  life. 

JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS, 

Grand  Patriarch. 

On  motion  of  P.  G.  P.  John  L.  Devotion,  Voted,  That  the 
Report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  be  entered  on  the  Rec- 
ords. 

R.  W.  G.  Treasurer  Bishop  submitted  his  Report,  which  was 
accepted,  and  ordered  on  file. 

On  motion  of  P.  G.  P.  Devotion,  Voted,  that  a  Charter  be 
granted  the  petitioners  for  a  new  Subordinate  Encampment,  to 
be  located  at  Mystic,  New  London  County,  to  be  known  and 
hailed  by  the  title  of  "  CHARITY  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  10,  I.  O. 
O.  F." 

The  Committee  on  returns  having  attended  to  the  duties  as- 
signed them,  submitted  their  report,  which  was  accepted  : — 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment : 

The  undersigned  Committee  on  Semi-Annual  Returns,  beg 

leave  to  report ; 

That  the  following  Subordinates  have  made  returns  to  this 

Grand  Encampment,  in  due  form,  for  the  last  six  months  ;  viz : 
Sassacus  Encampment,  No.   1,  dues  paid,    -    -     $10  02 
Palmyra          "  "3,         "       -    -    -       14  41 

Unity  "  «    4,         "       -    -    -       20  00 


Dovotion 

Sowheag 

Midian 

Mt.  Hermon, 

Charity 


5,          «       -     -     -  l  27 

"    6,          "       ...  5  20 

«    7,          «...  19  05 

"8,          «...  5  00 

"  10,  for  Charter,       -  30  00 

$104  95 


1846.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  49 

The  following  bills  were  presented  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance ;  upon  whose  report  they  were  ordered  paid  ; 
viz : 

Jonathan  M.  Andrus, $22  25 

P.  Demick, -•'.-- ..  .T      2000 

Bela  Lord, -r    -    -    -         1  00 

No  returns  were  received  from  Kabaosa,  No.  9,  and  none 
from  Oriental,  No.  2. 

Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  having  failed  to  make  any  re- 
turns to  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  for  the  last  twelve 
months,  Patriarch  Young  of  No.  3,  offered  the  following  resolu- 
tion, which  was  unanimously  adopted  ;  to  wit : 

Resolved,  "  That  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  be  required 
to  make  their  semi-annual  reports  for  the  terms  ending  January 
and  July,  1846,  to  the  Grand  Scribe,  within  thirty  days  from  the 
rising  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

On  motion,  Voted,  That  the  Grand  Encampment  proceed  to 
the  nomination  of  Grand  Officers,  for  the  year  ensuing. 

Upon  the  call  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  following 
nominations  were  made  ;  to  wit : 

For  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  William  L.  Brewer,  of  No.  3. 
"  M.  E.  G.  H.  Priest,  Munson  A.  Shepard,  of  No.  5. 
"  R.  W.  G.  S.  Warden,  John  W.  Johnson,  of  No.  7. 
"  R.  W.  G.  Scribe,  Prelate  Demick,  of  No.  1. 
"  R.  W.  G.  Treasurer,  Samuel  Bishop,  of  No.  I. 
"  JR.  W.  G.  J.  Warden,  Junius  M.  Willey,  of  No.  2. 
"  R.  W.  G.  Representative  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States, 
John  Greenwood,  Jr.,  of  $To.  5. 

On  motion,  Voted,  That  the  Grand  Encampment  proceed  to 
election.  The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  P.  G.  P.  John 
L.  Devotion,  of  No.  3,  and  Patriarch  Henry  L.  Miller,  of  No.  7, 
tellers. 

The  ballots  having  been  deposited,  were  counted  by  the  tel- 
lers, when  it  appeared  that  William  L.  Brewer  was  unanimous- 
ly elected  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch,  for  the  year  ensuing, 
and  he  was  declared  so  elected. 

The  balloting  continued  for  each  of  the  candidates  in  the  above 
list  of  nominations,  separately,  and  each  was  declared  duly  elect- 
ed to  the  office  for  which  he  was  nominated,  as  above. 

On  motion  the  Grand  Encampment  next  proceeded  to  Install 
the  Grand  Officers  elect,  which  having  been  done,  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch  appointed 

H.  Robert  Roath,  of  No.  3,  Grand  Sentinel. 

James  S,  Parmelee,  of  No.  6,  D.  Grand  Sentinel. 


50  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July 

Also,  the  following  D.  G.  Patriarchs,  viz. : 
Sassacus,  No.  1,  Newel  C.  Hall. 
Oriental,     "     2,  Thomas  C.  Bordman. 
Palmyra,    "     3,  Theodore  Raymond. 
Unity,         "     4,  Charles  E.  Hewit. 
Devotion,    "     5,  James  R.  Greenwood. 
Sowheag,  "     6,  Thomas  C.  Simpson. 
Midian,       "     7,  Aaron  Morley. 
Mount  Hermon,  No.  8,  George  S.  Sanford. 
Kabaosa,  No.  9,  Peter  L.  Cunningham. 
On  motion  of  Patriarch  Miller,  of  No.  7,  a  vote  of  thanks  to 
the  last  Past  Grand  Patriarch,  for  the  dignified,  able,  and  impar- 
tial manner  in  which  he  has  discharged  the  duties  of  his  office, 
was  unanimously  passed. 

The  petition,  (continued  from  last  session,)  of  Patriarchs  re- 
siding in  New  Lohdon,  for  a  new  Subordinate  Encampment,  to 
be  located  there,  was  by  vote,  taken  up,  and  leave  granted  the 
petitioners  to  withdraw  the  same. 

On  motion,  Voted,  That  the  Grand  Representative  be  request- 
ed to  present  his  bill  for  the  amount  of  his  expenses  in  attending 
the  ensuing  session  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S., 
to  the  Grand  Scribe,  and  the  Grand  Scribe  be  authorized  to 
draw  an  order  on  the  Grand  Treasurer  for  the  payment  of  the 
same. 

A.  S.  Wightman,  D.  G.  P.  of  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  stat- 
ed, that  at  the  last  election  of  officers  in  said  Subordinate  En- 
campment, all  the  Patriarchs  eligible  to  fill  certain  offices  therein, 
declined  their  nominations  thereto  ; — that  the  said  offices  were 
subsequently  filled  by  the  election  of  Patriarchs  who  were  not 
eligible  thereto  by  the  laws  of  said  Subordinate  ; — that  he  in- 
stalled them,  notwithstanding  their  ineligibility, — and  asked 
whether  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  would  sanction  the 
course  he  had  taken  ? 

On  motion  of  P.  G.  P.  John  L.  Devotion,  Voted,  That  the 
election  and  installation  of  ineligible  Patriarchs  were  justifiable, 
under  the  circumstances  stated ;  and  that  the  official  doings  of 
D.  G.  P.  Wightman  in  the  matter  aforesaid,  be,  and  the  same 
is  hereby  approved  by  this  Grand  Encampment. 

Amendments  to  the  Constitution  of  Subordinate  Encamp- 
ments under  this  jurisdiction.  And  to  two  Resolutions  of  this 
R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  were  adopted,  as  follows  ;  viz  : 

Article  II.  Sec.  1.  Clause  1,  was,  on  motion  of  Patriarch 
Miller,  of  No.  7,  amended  by  striking  out  the  word  "  ten"  in  the 
4th  line,  and  substituting  therefor,  the  word  " six" 

Article  II.  Sec.  1.  Clause  2,  was  on  motion  of  P.  G.  P.  John 
L.  Devotion,  amended,  by  striking  out  the  word  "  one,"  in  the 
seventh  line,  and  substituting  therefor,  the  word  "  three." 


I486.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  51 

Article  V.  Sec.  1,  was  on  motion  of ,  amended  by 

striking  out  the  word  "  three"  in  second  line,  and  substituting 
therefor,  the  word,  "  two  ;"  and  striking  out  the  word  "  ten"  in 
the  seventh  line,  and  substituting  the  word  "  six" 

Resolution  of  Grand  Encampment,  adopted  January  12, 1843, 
was  on  motion  of  Patriarch  Miller,  of  ]\o.  7,  amended,  by  insert- 
ing after  the  words  Grand  Patriarch,  in  the  fifth  line,  the  words, 
"or  his  Deputy" — [See  first  printed  Constitution,  page  24.] 

Resolution  of  Grand  Encampment,  adopted  January  12, 1844, 
was  on  motion  of  Patriarch  Miller,  of  No.  7,  admended,  by  in- 
serting after  the  word  "  by"  in  the  second  line,  "  that  or" — [See 
first  printed  Constitution,  page  24.1 

On  motion  of  G.  J.  Warden  Willey,  of  No.  2,  the  Grand 
Scribe  was  instructed  to  procure  the  printing  of  two  hundred 
and  fifty  copies  of  the  proceedings  of  the  last,  and  present  ses- 
sions of  this  Grand  Encampment,  and  that  the  said  Scribe  be 
authorized  to  draw  an  order  on  the  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer  for 
the  payment  of  the  same. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  further  instructed  to  furnish 
one  copy  of  said  printed  proceedings  to  each  Subordinate  under 
this  jurisdiction,  and  one  copy  to  each  member  of  this  Grand 
Encampment. 

On  a  call  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  the  Grand  Representa- 
tive to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  proceeded  to  in- 
struct the  members  in  the  work  of  the  Patriarchal  Branch  of 
the  Order. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form,  according  to  the  most  ancient  ceremonials 
of  the  Order.  Attest, 

P.  DEMICK, 

Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  LO.O.F,  OF  CONNECTICUT, 


SEMI-ANNUAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JANUARY  14th,  1847. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day,  in  Semi- Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

AT.  W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E.  MUNSON  A..SHEPARD,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  JOHN  W.  JOHNSON,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 
R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe, 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
R.  W.  JOHN  GREENWOOD,  Jr.,  Grand  Rep.  G.  Lodge  U.  Slates, 
W.  H.  HOBART  ROATH,  Grand  Sentinel, 
W.  3.  S.  PARMELEE,  Deputy  Grand  Sentinel, 

and  a  due  representation  from  the  several  subordinates  under 
this  jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch,  the  Grand  En- 
campment was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Throne  of  Grace  was  addressed  by  the  M.  E.  Grand 
H.  P. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  was  ordered 
and  commenced,  when,  on  motion,  the  further  reading  was 
dispensed  with. 

The  M.  W.G.  Patriarch  announced  the  following  Committee 
on  Credentials,  viz  :  P.  G.  P.  J.  L.  Devotion  and  G.  J.  War- 
den J.  M.  Willey. 

Semi- Annual  Reports  from  the  following  subordinates  were 
laid  on  the  table  of  the  G.  Scribe,  viz : 

Sassacus,    No.    1,  Dues  to  G.  Encampment,  $  6.25 
Oriental,      No.    2,       "  "  18.07 

Palmyra,     No.    3,       "       ,  "  12.05 

Devotion,    No.    5,       "  "  4.00 

8 


54  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

Sowheag,  No.    6,  Dues  to  G.  Encampment,  $  1,87 

Midian,  No.    7,       "  "  18.04 

Mount  Hermon,  No.    8,       "  "  8.26 

Kabaosa,  No.    9,       "  "  10.43 

Charity,  No.  10,       "  "  8.08 

Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  made  no  report,  and  paid  no  dues- 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  their  report  as  fol- 
lows : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Elections  and  Returns  beg  leave  respectfully  to 
report — That  they  have  examined  and  found  correct  the  credential* 
of  the  following  named  Patriarchs : 

From  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1 — Frederick  Croswell. 
Oriental,  No.  2 — John  S.  Dickinson. 
Palmyra,  No.  3 — James  D.  Mowrey. 
Devotion,  No.  5 — William  A.  Judd. 
Sowheag,  No.  6 — Dennis  Sage  and  T.  P.  Abell. 
Midian,  No.  7 — Edson  Fessenden  and  W.  H.  Sweetland. 
Mount  Hermon,  No.  8 — Gilson  Landon,  Joseph  Crosby,  and 
Dwight  Morris. 

We  therefore  recommend  that  they  be  admitted  to  the  Grand  En- 
campment degree. 

JOHN  L.  DEVOTION, 

J.  M.   WlLLEY, 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  his  report  of  the 
state  of  the  finances,  which  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

On  motion  of  P.  G.  P.  Devotion,  the  candidates  for  admis- 
sion were  introduced,  instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment 
degree,  and  took  their  seats  as  members. 

The  attention  of  the  Grand  Encampment  was  then  called  to 
the  Report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  which  he  submitted 
as  follows : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment : — 

PATRIARCHS, — I  have  the  honor  to  report,  that  on  the  tenth  day  of 
November  last,  attended  by  P.  G.  P.  John  L.  Devotion,  W.  Grand 
Sentinel  H.  Hobart  Roath,  Deputy  G.  P.  Hewett,  and  twenty-five 
Patriarchs  from  Encampments  Nos.  3  and  4,  I  proceeded  to  Mystic, 
where  I  instituted  Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  I.  O.  0.  F.,  accord- 
ing to  the  ancient  and  imposing  ceremonial  of  the  Order.  On  this 
occasion  I  presented  the  charter  granted  by  this  R.  W.  body  at  its 
last  session. 

The  following  named  Patriarchs  were  elected  to  office,  viz  : — Gro- 
ver  G.  King,  Chief  Patriarch;  Benjamin  F.  Lewis,  High  Priest; 
Wm.  Meeker,  Senior  Warden  ;  Amos  Clift,  Scribe  ,  John  Holliday, 


1847.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  55 

Treasurer,  and  Peleg  Noyes,  Junior  Warden — who  were  then  in- 
stalled in  ample  form.  We  then  initiated  one  brother,  who  was  passed 
to  the  degree  of  the  Golden  Rule,  and  also  raised  to  the  sublime  de- 
gree of  the  Royal  Purple,  in  due  and  ancient  form. 

From  my  knowledge  of  the  character  and  standing  of  the  officers 
of  Charity  Encampment,  and  the  great  interest  manifested  by  them 
in  its  work,  I  have  no  doubt  of  its  ultimate  success. 

On  the  fourth  day  of  November,  I  made  an  official  visit  to  Midian 
Encampment,  No.  7,  for  the  purpose  of  giving  instruction  in  the  oral 
work  of  the  Order.  Deputy  Grand  Sentinel  Parmelee,  of  No.  6,  was 
present  by  appointment,  for  instruction  in  behalf  of  Sowheag  En- 
campment. During  my  visit,  a  candidate  was  initiated  and  passed  to 
the  degree  of  the  Golden  Rule,  with  all  the  ceremony  and  imposing 
rites  incident  to  this,  degree,  and  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  the 
members  of  this  Encampment. 

I  take  this  occasion  to  express  my  sincere  acknowledgments  to  the 
officers  and  members  of  No.  7t  for  the  attention  and  politeness  which 
I  received  at  their  hands. 

There  is,  I  am  forced  to  say,  a  great  want  of  uniformity  in  the  oral 
work  of  subordinates  under  this  jurisdiction.  This  is  an  evil  of  too 
great  importance  to  pass  unnoticed.  Some  action  must  be  had,  to 
bring  about  a  strict  and  entire  uniformity  in  this  particular.  Much  of 
the  indifference  which  is  manifested  in  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the 
Order,  may  be  attributed  to  this  source. 

An  application  has  been  forwarded  to  me  by  the  Scribe  of  Devotion 
Encampment,  in  behalf  of  that  Encampment,  for  permission  to  change 
the  location  of  said  Encampment.  It  is  their  desire  that  their  place 
of  meeting  for  the  future  be  at  Bethel.  I  would  recommend  this 
their  petition  to  your  favorable  consideration. 

I  would  also  call  the  attention  of  the  Patriarchs  to  the  expediency 
of  abolishing,  altogether,  the  semi-annual  session  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment. It  appears  to  me  that  the  interests  of  the  subordinates 
would  be  in  no  way  sacrificed,  and  one  great  source  of  useless  ex- 
pense be  avoided. 

I  would  further  suggest  the  propriety  of  so  altering  our  Constitu- 
tion as  to  allow  none  but  Past  C.  P's  and  P.  H.  P's  admission  to  this 
Grand  Encampment. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  G.  Patriarch. 

On  motion,  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  G.  P.  was  referred  to  a 
special  committee  of  three,  for  distribution  of  subjects  therein 
contained  to  appropriate  committees. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  announced  as  this  committee, 
Patriarchs  J.  W.  Johnson,  J.  L.  Devotion,  and  John  Green- 
wood, Jr. 

The  following  bills  were  presented,  audited  and  ordered 
paid,  viz : 


56  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

Bill  of  Grand  Scribe,  compensation,  postage  and 

expenses,      -  $18.18 

"  of  G.  Rep.  to  Grand  Lodge  U.  States,  40.00 

"  of  4  years  Rent  due  to   Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment for  Hall,  at  $5  per  annum,  20.00 
The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  Finance  Committee,  having  audited  the  accounts  of  the  Grand 
Treasurer,  find  them  correct.  There  is  in  his  hands  a  balance  of 
$15.17,  to  be  carried  to  new  account. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

GEO.  S.  SANFORD,  )  -, 
ORIGEN  UTLEY,      J 
New  Haven,  Jail.  14,  1847. 

Patriarch  Cunningham  submitted  the  following  resolution, 
which  was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  G.  Scribe  be  authorized  to  procure,  and 
send  to  each  of  the  several  Encampments  under  this  jurisdic- 
tion, two  books,  in  addition  to  those  they  already  have,  for 
the  installation  of  their  officers. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Report  of  the  M. 
W.  G.  P.  submitted  the  following,  which  was  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  Report  of  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch,  and  recommend  such  action  as  may  be  necessary  for 
the  Grand  Encampment,  would  recommend  that  a  committee  of  three 
be  appointed  on  that  part  of  said  report  relating  to  Devotion  Encamp- 
ment, No.  5, — that  part  in  relation  to  the  alteration  of  the  Constitu- 
tion, to  a  committee  of  four, — that  the  report  be  accepted  and  spread 
upon  the  records. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  by 

JOHN  W.  JOHNSON,       } 
JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,      >  Com. 
JOHN  GREENWOOD,  Jr. ) 
TJew  Haven,  January  14,  1847. 

The  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch  announced  as  a  committee  on  Devo- 
tion Encampment,  Patriarchs  J.  M.  Andrus,  Townsend  P. 
Abell,  and  James  D.  Mowrey  ;  and  as  a  committee  on  the  al- 
teration of  the  Constitution,  Patriarchs  Frederick  Croswell, 
Junius  M.  Willey,  J.  P.  Sanders,  Wm.  W.  Bedient. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  requested  to  furnish 
blank  reports  to  the  several  subordinates  under  this  jurisdic- 
tion. 

On  motion,  Patriarchs  F.  Croswell,  P.  M.  Judson,  and  Ju- 


1 847.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  57 

nius  M.  Willey,  were  appointed  a  committee  to  consider  the 
expediency  of  establishing  a  plan  of  general  education,  by  the 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  as  suggested  by  the  circular  of  G.  Sec. 
Ridgley. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  M. 
W.  G.  Patriarch's  Report  as  relates  to  Devotion  Encampment, 
submitted  the  following,  which  was  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  to  whom  the  subject  was  referred,  beg  leave  to 
report — That  they  have  had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  would 
recommend  that  Devotion  Encampment  have  leave  to  remove  its 
place  of  meeting  at  any  time  after  such  removal  is  authorized  by  a 
two-third  vote  of  said  Encampment :  Provided  notice  shall  be  given 
in  said  Encampment  one  month  previous  to  the  time  of  action,  of  the 
pending  of  said  question. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

J.  M.  ANDRUS,          ~\ 

T.  P.  ABELL,  >  Com. 

JAMES  D.  MOWREY,  ) 

The  committee  to  whom  that  subject  was  referred,  submit- 
ted their  report,  which  was  adopted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the 
M.  W.  G.  P's  message  as  refers  to  amendments  of  the  Constitution, 
report — That  in  their  opinion  the  amendments  proposed  by  the  M. 
W.  G.  Patriarch  would,  if  adopted  by  this  Grand  Encampment,  be 
conducive  to  the  interests  of  the  Order.  They  therefore  offer  the 
following  resolution  for  the  action  of  this  Grand  Encampment  at  its 
next  regular  session. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  L.  and  T. 

F.  CROSWELL,        "1 

J.  M.  WILLEY,         1  r, 
r   n   c,  >Com. 

J.  P.  SANDERS,        J 

WM.W.  BEDIENT,  J 

Resolved,  That  Art.  I,  Sec.  2,  be  amended  by  erasing  all  af- 
ter the  words  "  Grand  Encampment"  in  the  third  line,  and  that 
the  following  be  substituted  for  Art.  IV,  Sec.  1  : — The  Regular 
Sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be  held  in  each  year 
on  the  Thursday  following  the  2d  Wednesday  of  July. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  announced  the  appointment  of 
Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  as  follows  : 

PRELATE  DEMICK,  Sassacus,  No.  1. 
THOMAS  C.  BORDMAN,  Oriental,  No.  2. 
THOMAS  L.  STEDMAN,  Palmyra,  No.  3. 
CHARLES  E.  HEWIT,  Unity,  No.  4. 
JAMES  R.  GREENWOOD,  Devotion,  No.  5. 


58  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

ORIGEN  UTLEY,  Sowheag,  No.  6. 
HENRY  L.  MILLER,  Midian,  No.  7. 
GEORGE  S.  SANFORD,  Mount  Hermon,  No.  8. 
CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Kabaosa,  No.  9. 
GROVER  G.  KING,  Charity,  No.  10. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  give  in- 
struction in  the  work  of  the  Order. 

No  further  business  offering,  on  motion,  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment closed  in  ample  form,  and  with  the  ancient  ceremonials 
of  the  Order. 

Attest, 

PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 


ANNUAL   SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY  15,  1847. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of 
Connecticut,  convened  this  day,  at  2  o'clock  P.  M.,  according 
to  the  requisitions  of  its  Constitution  and  By-Laws  ;  but  a  quo- 
rum not  being  present,  the  meeting  was  adjourned  until  7 
o'clock  P.  M.  At  7  o'clock,  the  Grand  Encampment  again 
convened,  and  after  prayer  by  the  G.  H.  Priest,  the  Encamp- 
ment was  opened  in  ample  form. 

PRESENT: 

M.  W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.  E.  MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  JOHN  W.  JOHNSON,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.  W.  JOHN  GREENWOOD,  JR.,  Grand  Representative, 

and  the  following  members,  viz:    from 

Sassacus,  No.  1 — J.  M.  Andrus,  N.  C.  Hall,  L.  A.  Thomas, 
Elizur  Hubbell,  F.  Croswell. 

Palmyra,  No.  3 — John  L.  Devotion,  H.  Hobart  Roath,  P. 
M.  Judson. 

Unity,  No.  4— A.  S.  Wightman. 

Devotion,  No.  5 — E.  T.  Farnum,  Wm.  A.  Judd. 

Sowheag,  No.  6— O.  Utley,  J.  S.  Parmelee,  D.  Sage,  T.  P. 
Abell. 


1847.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  59 

Midian,  No.  7 — A.  M.  Gordon,  J.  W.  Johnson,  Aaron  Mor- 
ley,  H.  L.  Miller,  Edson  Fessenden,  W.  H.  Sweetland. 

Mount  Herman,  No.  8 — Geo.  Sanford. 

Kabaosa,  No.  9 — C.  J.  Gruman. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  session  was  ordered  by 
the  Grand  Patriarch,  when,  on  motion,  the  further  reading  was 
dispensed  with. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  a  Committee  on  Creden- 
tials, Patriarchs  J.  M.  Andrus,  J.  L.  Devotion,  and  James  P. 
Sanders. 

The  Grand  Scribe  reported  that  he  had  received  semi-an- 
nual reports  from  the  following  subordinates,  viz: 

Sassacus,  No.  1  ;  Palmyra,  No.  3  ;  Unity,  No.  4  ;  Devotion, 
No.  5  ;  Sowheag,  No.  6  ;  Midian,  No.  7  ;  Mount  Hermon,  No. 
8;  Kabaosa,  No.  9;  Charity,  No.  10;  Connecticut,  No.  11; 
and  annual  reports  from  Nos.  1,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  9. 

Patriarchs  J.  W.  Johnson,  J.  S.  Parmelee,  and  Aaron 
Morley,  were  appointed  a  committee  on  the  reports  of  sub- 
ordinates. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  have  attended  to  the  duties  assigned 
them,  and  find  the  following  Patriarchs  entitled  to  membership  in 
this  Grand  Encampment,  viz :  from 

Sassacus,  No.  1 — C.  P.  Eliphalet  G.  Storer,  and  H.  P.  Noah 
Chandler. 

Palmyra,  No.  3 — C.  P.  James  A.  Hovey. 

Unity,  No.  4 — C.  P.  Robert  B.  Jackson. 

Midian,  No.  7— C.  P.  O.  D.  Seymour,  H.  P.  M.  M.  Merriman. 

Kabaosa,  No.  9 — C.  P.  George  W.  Smith.    . 

Charily,  No.  10— C.  P.  William  Meeker,  H.  P.  Amos  Clift. 

Connecticut,  No.  11— P.  C.  P.  Ezra  Clarke,  Jr.,  P.  C.  P.  A.  C. 
Goodman,  P.  H.  P.  Elihu  Geer,  C.  P.  William  B.  Davis,  H.  P.  R. 
G.  Drake. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  )  CoamiUee. 
J.  L.  DEVOTION,  ) 

The  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  his  semi-annual  report, 
which  was  referred  to  a  committee  consisting  of  Patriarchs 
J.  M.  Willey,  H.  Hobart  Roath,  and  O.  Utley. 

The  candidates  for  membership  were  then  introduced  and 
instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree,  and  took  their 
seats. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report : 


60  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut : 

OFFICERS  AND  PATRIARCHS  : — In  presenting  my  annual  report,  al- 
low me  to  congratulate  you  upon  the  continued  prosperity  and  har- 
mony of  the  Order  in  this  jurisdiction.  The  silent,  yet  rapid  in- 
crease of  our  institution,  and  the  repeated  practical  demonstrations 
of  its  usefulness,  should  be  to  us  a  source  of  pride  and  satisfaction. 
In  a  society  as  large  as  ours,  we  are  naturally  led  to  expect  great 
diversity  of  opinion,  and  the  manifestation  of  partisan  or  sectional 
interests  and  feelings.  In  the  hitherto  total  absence  of  any  such 
manifestations,  may  we  not  confidently  hope  that  the  principles  of 
the  Order  are  exercising  a  controlling  influence  upon  the  conduct  of 
its  members.  Let  us,  in  the  performance  of  our  duties  at  this  time, 
exemplify  the  virtues  by  which  we  profess  to  be  governed,  and  by 
our  prudence  secure  to  the  Order  continued  success. 

Your  attention  is  now  called  to  a  summary  of  my  official  acts  since 
our  semi-annual  session. 

On  the  4th  day  of  February,  accompanied  by  D.  G.  Patriarch 
Theodore  Raymond,  of  No.  3,  I  visited  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4, 
of  New  London,  for  the  purpose  of  giving  instruction  in  the  oral 
work  of  the  Order.  This  Encampment  was  not  represented  at  our 
last  session,  and  the  officers  were  not  properly  instructed  in  the  un- 
written work.  Much  credit  is  due  to  the  members  of  this  subordi- 
nate, for  the  interest  they  continue  to  manifest  in  the  work  of  their 
Encampment. 

On  the  13th  day  of  February,  an  application  in  due  form  of  law 
was  received  from  ten  Patriarchs  of  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  for 
a  dispensation  to  open  an  Encampment  to  be  located  in  the  city  of 
Hartford,  to  be  known  by  the  title  of  "  Connecticut  Encampment, 
No.  11,  I.  O.  of  O.  F."  The  petitioners  stated,  somewhat  in  detail, 
the  reasons  which  moved  them  in  making  this  application.  They 
also,  at  the  same  time,  forwarded  a  communication  signed  by  a  num- 
ber of  Past  Grands,  brothers  of  the  highest  respectability  and  influ- 
ence, recommending  and  urging  me  to  grant  the  petition.  The  rea- 
sons offered  by  the  petitioners  were  such  as  to  me  appeared  to  be 
entitled  to  consideration.  I  made  full  inquiry  as  to  the  character  of 
the  petitioners,  such  of  them  as  were  unknown  to  me.  Inquiry  was 
also  made  as  to  the  number  of  brothers  in  that  vicinity  likely  to  sup- 
port a  second  Encampment ;  and  having  consulted  such  members  of 
the  Order  as  were  in  no  way  connected  with  the  difficulties  sup- 
posed to  exist  in  Hartford,  and  upon  whose  judgment  1  could  safely 
rely,  I  determined  to  grant  a  dispensation.  On  the  16th  of  February 
I  notified  the  petitioners  that  a  dispensation  would  be  issued,  and  di- 
rected them  to  prepare  for  institution. 

On  the  22d  day  of  February  I  was  visited  by  a  committee  from 
Midian  Encampment,  consisiing  of  the  Grand  Senior  Warden  Johnson, 
Deputy  Grand  Patriarch  Miller,  and  Patriarch  Eldredge.  This 
committee  presented  a  remonstrance  from  Midian  Encampment, 
against  the  establishment  of  a  new  Encampment  in  the  city  of  Hart- 
ford. From  the  earnest  tone  of  the  remonstrance,  and  more  espe- 


1847.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  61 

cially  from  the  verbal  representations  made  to  me  by  this  committee, 
I  was  induced  to  believe  that  my  decision  had  been  too  hastily 
formed,  and  that  great  injury  would  result  to  the  order  by  the  estab- 
lishment of  a  second  Encampment  in  Hartford.  The  petitioners 
were  immediately  informed  of  my  change  of  purpose,  and  were  di- 
rected to  suspend  all  preparation  for  the  institution  of  their  Encamp- 
ment. 

For  the-  petition,  remonstrance,  and  copies  of  correspondence,  see 
document  A,  accompanying  this  report. 

On  the  1st  day  of  March  a  communication  was  received  from  Pa- 
triarch Aaron  C.  Goodman  and  others,  the  former  petitioners,  in 
which  they  renewed  their  petition  for  a  charter  for  an  Encampment. 
The  applicants  stated  that,  relying  upon  my  letter  of  the  16th  of 
February,  in  which  they  were  directed  to  prepare  for  institution, 
they  had  applied  to  and  received  from  Midian  Encampment,  their 
cards  of  withdrawal,  which  cards  they  then  held  ;  that  they  were 
unwilling  to  offer  them  for  deposit,  in  order  again  to  become  members 
of  said  Encampment.  They  concluded  their  application  by  request- 
ing that,  in  view  of  the  conflicting  statements,  the  Grand  Patriarch 
would  personally  investigate  the  matter  in  the  city  of  Hartford,  where 
both  parties  could  be  present  and  be  heard. 

Accompanying  this  last  petition  was  a  memorial  signed  by  fifty- 
nine  members  of  the  scarlet  degree,  residing  in  the  city  of  Hartford. 
The  memorialists  stated,  "that  they  were  desirous  of  being  ini- 
tiated into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order ;  but,  for  reasons 
which  they  deemed  satisfactory,  and  objections  which  were  insuper- 
able, they  could  not  unite  with  the  only  Encampment  then  existing 
in  the  county  of  Hartford."  They  therefore  respectfully  asked  that 
the  prayer  of  certain  qualified  petitioners,  for  a  new  Encampment,  to 
be  located  in  the  city  of  Hartford,  might  be  granted. 

These  and  other  reasons,  which  will  appear  from  the  documents 
to  be  laid  before  you,  caused  me  seriously  to  consider  whether  on 
this  petition  the  interests  of  the  Order  did  not  demand  immediate 
action  ;  whether,  as  your  executive  officer,  I  should  perform  my  du- 
ty, did  I  refuse  to  listen  to  the  application  of  so  large  a  number  of 
petitioners.  A  long  lime  was  to  elapse  before  the  session  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  and  great  injury  might  come  to  the  order  by 
this  apparent  desire  to  avoid  individual  responsibility.  My  personal 
knowledge  of  the  character  and  standing  of  many  of  the  petitioners 
and  memorialists,  both  as  citizens  and  as  members  of  the  Order,  for- 
bade me  to  suppose  they  would  persist  in  this  application,  without 
some  cause  of  complaint.  I  accordingly  wrote  the  petitioners  and 
respondents  of  my  determination  to  give  the  subject  of  this  petition 
a  thorough  investigation,  and  that  I  should  visit  Hartford  for  that  pur- 
pose on  the  3d  day  of  March.  For  papers  connected  with  this  part 
of  my  report,  see  document  B. 

On  the  evening  of  the  3d  of  March,  the  parties  were  heard  at  the 
hall  of  Charter  Oak  Lodge.  At  that  time  there  was  laid  before  me 
memorials  from  members  of  three  Lodges,  to  wit,  Charter  Oak,  Oak- 

9 


62  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

land,  and  Farmers  and  Mechanics,  signed  by  sixty  members  of  the 
Scarlet  Degree.  These  memorials  set  forth,  in  substance,  what  has 
been  recited  from  the  first-mentioned  memorial,  with  this  addition, — 
"  Thai  there  were  nearly  one  thousand  members  of  the  Scarlet  De- 
gree in  the  county  of  Hartford,  and  that  the  establishment  of  a  new 
Encampment  in  the  city  of  Hartford  would,  in  their  judgment,  be  a 
benefit  to  the  one  already  existing  and  to  the  Order  in  general." 

Upon  an  application  for  a  charter  for  an  Encampment  in  any  par- 
ticular location,  the  first  and  principal  inquiry  should  be,  "  Will  the 
interests  of  the  Order  be  advanced  thereby  ?"  After  a  careful  inves- 
tigation of  all  matters  connected  with  this  petition,  I  became  satis- 
fied that  the  institution  of  a  new  Encampment  in  Hartford  would 
essentially  advance  the  interests  of  the  Order  in  that  section  of  the 
State. 

On  the  morning  of  the  4th  of  March  the  petitioners  were  informed 
that  their  application  for  a  dispensation  had  been  granted,  and  that 
the  Encampment  would  be  instituted  at  such  time  and  place,  on  the 
afternoon  of  that  day,  as  they  should  designate.  The  Chief  Patri- 
arch of  Midian  Encampment  was,  at  the  same  time,  informed  of  the 
result  of  this  application,  and  was  invited,  together  with  the  other 
officers  and  Patriarchs  of  said  Encampment,  to  be  present  and  as- 
sist at  the  institution. 

On  the  afternoon  of  the  4th  of  March,  at  the  hall  of  Mercantile 
Lodge,  assisted  by  Patriarch  Skinner,  of  Winsted,  I  instituted  an 
Encampment,  to  be  known  and  styled  as  "  Connecticut  Encamp- 
ment, No.  11, 1.  O.  of  O.  F."  The  following  Patriarchs  were  elected 
to  office,  to  wit :  Aaron  C.  Goodman,  Chief  Patriarch  ;  Elihu  Geer, 
High  Priest;  William  B.  Davis,  Senior  Warden;  Isaac  A.  Bragaw, 
Scribe  ;  John  Burt,  Junior  Warden  ;  who  were  then  installed  in  am- 
ple form.  The  term  of  this  Encampment  closed  on  the  first  session 
of  the  present  month. 

In  connection  with  this  report  of  my  proceedings  in  instituting 
Connecticut  Encampment,  your  attention  is  called  to  a  "  Circular," 
received  by  the  Grand  Patriarch  on  the  7th  inst.  Said  Circular  was 
issued  by  Midian  Encampment,  and  is  dated  March,  1847.  It  pur- 
ports to  contain  "  a  statement  of  facts  connected  with  the  institution 
of  Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  11,"  and  was,  by  a  vote  of  Midian 
Encampment,  directed  to  be  sent  to  the  Grand  Patriarch  and  each  of 
the  subordinate  Encampments.  See  document  C. 

Prior  to  the  institution  of  Connecticut  Encampment,  but  subse- 
quent to  my  letter  to  the  officers  of  Midian  Encampment  informing 
them  of  my  decision,  a  petition  was  received,  signed  by  the  Grand 
Senior  Warden  Johnson  and  six  other  members  of  this  Right  Wor- 
thy Body,  residents  of  the  city  of  Hartford,  asking  that  a  special 
session  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  might  be  called  "  at  the 
earliest  convenient  opportunity,  that  the  whole  matter  connected  with 
the  application  for  a  new  Encampment  might  be  referred  to  that  body. 
Accompanying  that  petition  was  another,  signed  by  thirteen  members 
of  Midian  Encampment,  asking  the  Grand  Patriarch  to  grant  the 


1847.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  63 

prayer  of  the  petition  above  mentioned.  I  did  not  deem  that  occasion 
such  an  emergency  as  would  warrant  me  in  calling  a  special  session  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  and  on  the  29th  day  of  March  the  petitioners 
were  informed  that  their  petition  would  not  be  granted.  See  docu- 
ment D. 

As  the  circumstances  under  which  the  dispensation  for  Connecti- 
cut Encampment  was  issued  were  somewhat  peculiar,  I  have  stated 
at  length  my  proceedings  ;  but  in  so  doing  I  have  endeavored  simply 
to  state,  not  argue,  the  case,  lest  there  might  be  imputed  to  me  a  de- 
sign to  dictate,  or  to  forestall  your  opinion.  The  whole  subject  is 
before  vou,  and  I  trust  it  will  receive  at  your  hands  that  calm  and 
deliberate  attention  its  importance  demands. 

I  am  happy  to  be  able  to  inform  the  Grand  Encampment  of  the 
prosperous  condition  of  Connecticut  Encampment.  It  already  num- 
bers fifty-eight  members,  and  is  the  most  flourishing  subordinate  in 
this  jurisdiction.  I  would  respectfully  recommend  that  a  charter  be 

granted  to  said  Encampment. 

******** 

On  the  7th  of  April  a  communication  was  received  from  Devotion 
Encampment,  informing  me  of  the  action  of  that  Encampment  in  re- 
lation to  the  removal  of  the  same  to  Bethel.  It  appearing  that  De- 
votion Encampment  had  complied  with  the  resolution  passed  at  our 
last  session,  prescribing  the  course  to  be  pursued  by  them  before  the 
location  of  said  Encampment  could  be  changed,  I  gave  permission 
to  the  officers  of  that  Encampment  to  remove  its  location  to  the  hall 
of  Howard  Lodge  at  Bethel. 

On  the  28th  of  May,  accompanied  by  the  R.  W.  Grand  Junior 
Warden  Willey  and  Past  Grand  Patriarch  Devotion,  I  made  an  offi- 
cial visit  to  Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  at  Lower  Mystic.  On 
that  occasion  nine  brothers  of  Stonington  Lodge,  No.  26,  were  ini- 
tiated and  passed  to  the  Golden  Rule  Degree,  two  of  whom  were 
also  exalted  to  the  Sublime  Degree  of  the  Royal  Purple. 

The  officers  and  members  of  Charity  Encampment  are  entitled  to 
great  credit  for  the  faithfulness  and  interest  they  continue  to  mani- 
fest in  all  things  pertaining  to  their  Encampment.  No  Encampment 
in  this  jurisdition  is  better  furnished  with  paraphernalia,  regalia,  &c. 
necessary  to  carry  on  the  work  as  it  should  be  performed.  This  of 
itself  has  tended  in  no  small  degree  to  keep  up  the  interest  so  appa- 
rent in  all  the  members.  From  the  small  number  of  brothers  of  the 
Scarlet  Degree  in  that  vicinity,  a  rapid  increase  of  numbers  is  not  to 
be  expected  ;  but,  from  the  character  of  its  members,  this  Encamp- 
ment, although  comparatively  small,  is  an  ornament  to  the  Order. 

On  the  25th  of  June,  a  petition  was  received  from  seven  Patri- 
archs of  Midian  Encampment,  residents  of  VVinsted,  for  a  dispensa- 
tion to  open  an  Encampment  at  Winsted,  to  be  known  and  hailed  as 
"  Winsted  Encampment,  No.  12,  I.  O.  of  O.  F."  The  session  of  the 
Grand  Encampment  being  so  near  at  hand,  I  declined  acting  upon 
the  application.  The  petition,  which  is  in  due  form,  and  is  accom- 
panied by  a  recommendation  from  Midian  Encampment,  is  herewith 
submitted.  I  recommend  the  same  to  your  favorable  consideration. 


64  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

The  statistical  reports  show  a  steady,  but  not  rapid  increase  of 
members  in  the  several  subordinate  Encampments.  In  this  jurisdic- 
tion there  are  at  present  eleven  subordinates,  with  three  hundred  and 
four  contributing  members. 

The  Grand  Patriarch,  in  taking  leave  of  the  members  of  this 
Grand  Encampment,  must  be  permitted  to  express  his  thanks  for  the 
uniform  kindness  and  courtesy  which  has  always  been  extended  to- 
wards him,  and  for  the  many  tokens  of  regard  and  esteem  he  has  re- 
ceived while  in  the  discharge  of  his  official  duties. 

W.  L.  BREWER,  Grand  Patriarch. 

NEW  HAVEN,  July  15,  1847. 

The  following  remonstrance  was  presented : 

MIDIAN  ENCAMPMENT,  No.  7,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  ) 
July  5th,  1847.          $ 

At  a  regular  session  of  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  held  at  their 
Hall,  on  the  evening  of  July  5th,  1847,  the  following  resolutions  were 
unanimously  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  representatives  of  Midian  Encampment  to  the 
R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  to  be  holden  at  New  Haven,  on  the  15th 
July  inst.,  be,  and  they  are  hereby  instructed  to  remonstrate  against 
the  granting  of  a  charter  to  "Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  11," 
now  holding  sessions  in  this  city,  under  a  dispensation  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch,  said  dispensation  having  been  obtained  by  misrepresenta- 
tion and  fraud,  and  granted  without  a  proper  and  impartial  investiga- 
tion on  the  part  of  the  Grand  Patriarch — its  existence  being  against 
the  peace,  harmony,  and  prosperity  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the 
Order. 

Resolved,  That  a  copy  of  the  above  resolution  be  furnished  the 
Representatives  of  this  Encampment,  for  presentation  to  the  Grand 
Encampment,  attested  by  the  seal  of  this  Encampment,  and  the  sig- 
natures of  the  C.  P.  and  Scribe. 

Resolved,  That  the  Representatives  of  this  Encampment  be  in- 
structed to  use  all  lawful  means  to  prevent  so  gross  an  act  of  injus- 
tice to  Midian  Encampment,  from  final  consummation. 

r        1  O.  D.  SEYMOUR,  C.  P. 

JOHN  B.  ELDREDGE,  Scribe. 

Patriarch  A.  M.  Gordon,  of  No.  7,  moved  that  the  remon- 
strance be  referred  to  a  special  committee  of  three,  with  in- 
structions to  report  at  the  next  session  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, and  that  the  granting  of  a  charter  to  Connecticut  En- 
campment, No.  11.  be  deferred  to  the  same  session. 

Motion  amended,  to  refer  to  Committee  of  the  Whole. 

On  the  motion,  as  amended,  the  previous  question  was  de- 
manded and  sustained — 22  yeas,  7  nays. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  went  into  Committee  of  the 
Whole,  on  the  remonstrance  of  Midian  Encampment. 

Patriarch  Judson  moved  that  the  Committee  report  to  the 


1847.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  65 

Grand  Encampment  the  following  resolution,  and  recommend 
its  adoption.     Motion  carried. 

Resolved,  That  this  Encampment  approve  of  the  doings  of 
the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  in  the  matter  of  instituting  Con- 
necticut Encampment,  No.  11,  and  that  a  charter  be  granted 
to  said  Encampment. 

On  motion,  the  committee  rose  and  reported  to  the  Grand 
Encampment. 

The  resolution  above  reported  was,  on  motion,  adopted  by 
the  Grand  Encampment. 

Patriarch  Thomas  moved  that  Midian  Encampment  be  al- 
lowed to  present  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  at  its  next  session, 
any  evidence  relating  to  the  institution  of  Connecticut  En- 
campment. 

Motion  by  Patriarch  N.  C.  Hall,  to  amend  by  appointing  a 
committee  of  three  to  examine  the  evidence  and  report  to  the 
Grand  Encampment  at  its  next  session — lost. 

Original  motion  prevailed. 

By-laws  of  Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  11,  presented  and 
referred  to  a  special  committee  for  examination,  consisting  of 
Pats.  J.  A.  Hovey,  M.  A.  Shepard,  and  J.  M.  Andrus. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
and  election  of  officers. 

There  were  nominated  for 

Grand  Patriarch — Munson  A.  Shepard,  T.  P.  Abell. 

G.  High  Priest — Townsend  P.  Abell,  J.  W.  Johnson. 

G.  S.  Warden— J.  M.  Willey. 

G.  J.  Warden — C.  J.  Gruman,  Dennis  Sage. 

G.  Representative — W.  L.  Brewer,  N.  C.  Hall,  N.  Chandler. 

Grand  Scribe — P.  Demick,  R.  G.  Drake. 

Grand  Treasurer — S.  Bishop. 

Pat.  Demick  declined  the  nomination  for  G.  Scribe. 

On  balloting,  G.  H.  P.  MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD  had  19  out  of  20 
ballots,  and  was  declared  duly  elected  Grand  Patriarch. 

Pat.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL  had  20  out  of  31  ballots,  and  was 
declared  duly  elected  Grand  High  Priest. 

G.  J.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY  had  13  out  of  14  ballots,  and 
was  declared  duly  elected  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

Pat.  R.  G.  DRAKE  had  all  the  ballots  cast,  and  was  declared 
duly  elected  Grand  Scribe. 

G.  T.  SAMUEL  BISHOP  had  all  the  ballots  cast,  and  was  de- 
clared duly  elected  Grand  Treasurer. 

Pat.  C.  J.  GRUMAN  had  19  out  of  24  ballots,  and  was  de- 
clared duly  elected  G.  Junior  Warden. 

G.  P.  WM.  L.  BREWER  had  22  out  of  31  ballots,  and  was  de- 
clared duly  elected  G.  Representative. 


66  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  By-laws  of  Con- 
necticut Encampment,  made  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  By-Laws  and  Rules  of 
Order  adopted  by  Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  11,  have  examined 
and  considered  the  same,  and  are  of  opinion  that  the  same  should  be 
approved  by  this  Encampment.  They  therefore  recommend  the  adop- 
tion of  the  accompanying  resolution. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  by 

JAS.  A.  HOVEY,    )  n 

A,    .    c,  >  (Committee. 

M./A.  SHEPARD,  J 

Resolved,  That  the  By-Laws  and  Rules  of  Order  adopted 
by  Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  11,  and  which  have  been 
presented  to  this  Encampment  for  approval,  be,  and  the  same 
hereby  are,  approved. 

Report  accepted  and  resolution  adopted. 

Motion  to  grant  a  charter  for  constituting  Winsted  Encamp- 
ment, No.  12,  as  recommended  in  the  Grand  Master's  report, 
was  passed. 

Motion  by  Pat.  Thomas,  that  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patri- 
arch, with  the  accompanying  documents,  be  printed  with  the 
proceedings  of  the  Grand  Encampment — passed. 

The  committee  appointed  at  the  last  session  to  consider  a 
plan  of  education,  reported  adversely  to  any  action  on  the 
subject  by  the  Grand  Encampment. 

The  officers  elect  were  then  installed  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  made  the  following  appointments: 

W.  WM.  A.  JUDD,  Grand  Sentinel, 

W.  A.  S.  WIGHTMAN,  D.  Grand  Sentinel. 

On  motion,  $2  were  appropriated  to  pay  Pat.  John  Kenne- 
dy for  opening  and  lighting  the  Hall. 

The  amendments  to  Art.  I,  Sec.  2,  and  Art.  IV,  Sec.  1,  of  the 
Constitution  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  proposed  by  a  com- 
mittee at  the  last  session,  p.  57,  were  called  up  for  consideration. 

Pat.  Thomas  moved  to  amend,  by  striking  out  "  Thursday 
following  the  second  Wednesday  of  July,"  in  Art.  IV,  Sec.  1, 
and  inserting  "  Tuesday  next  preceding  the  second  Wednes- 
day of  July  :"  amendment  adopted. 

The  section  as  amended  is  as  follows : 

Sec.  1.  The  Regular  Sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment 
shall  be  held  in  each  year  on  the  Tuesday  next  preceding  the 
second  Wednesday  of  July. 

After  some  discussion,  the  whole  subject  was  laid  over  to  the 
next  session. 

The  committee  on  returns  of  subordinates  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted : 


1847.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  67 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Returns,  to  whom  was  recommitted  their  for- 
mer report  for  correction,  beg  leave  to  report — That  they  would  re- 
commend the  several  sums  hereinafter  named,  to  be  credited  on  the 
books  of  the  Grand  Encampment  to  the  several  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments, being  the  amount  overpaid  by  said  Encampments,*  viz:  Sas- 
sacus,  No.  1;  SO. 40 ;  Palmyra,  No.  3,  $2.16;  Devotion,  No.  5, 
$0.45  ;  Sowheag,  No.  6,  $1.60  ;  Midian,  No.  7,  $5.08  ;  Mount  Her- 
mon,  No.  8,  $1.60;  Kabaosa,  No.  9,  $3.60  ;  Charity,  No.  10,  $4.80. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

J.  W.  JOHNSON,       )  .-, 
JAS.  S.  PARMELEE,  £ 

Pat.  R.  G.  Drake,  Grand  Scribe,  tendered  his  resignation  of 
the  office,  which  was  accepted. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
and  election  of  Grand  {Scribe.  Whereupon  Pat.  Lucius  A. 
THOMAS  was  nominated  and  elected  Grand  Scribe,  and  in- 
stalled in  ample  form. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to  fill  out  and 
procure  framed  the  charter  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

The  following  resolution  was,  on  motion,  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be 
presented  to  P.  G.  P.  Brewer,  for  his  faithfulness  and  diligence 
in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  as  G.  P.  for  the  past  year. 

Pat.  Demick  and  the  Grand  Scribe  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee to  procure  blank  charters  for  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments. 

The  Grand  Scribe  was  authorized  to  procure  a  suitable 
case  or  chest  for  the  books  and  papers  of  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment. 

The  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to  procure  the  printing  of 
the  usual  number  of  copies  of  proceedings  of  last  and  present 
sessions  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  G.  Scribe. 


*  The  minimum  of  the  initiation  fee  was  reduced  at  the  last  annual  session  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  from  ten  to  six  dollars ;  and  many  Encampments  having 
paid  ten  per  cent,  on  the  original  rates,  the  overplus  was  ordered  to  be  carried  to 
their  credit  respectively,  as  above. 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  July, 

DOCUMENTS  ACCOMPANYING 

THE 

REPORT  OF  THE  M.  W.  GRAND  PATRIARCH, 

ANNUAL  SESSION,  JULY,  1847. 


DOCUMENT  A. 

To  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch,  Officers  and  Patriarchs  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  En- 
campment, I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  petition  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represents,  that  they 
are  members  in  good  standing  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fel- 
lows, having  attained  to  the  several  degrees  attached  to  their  names 
respectively ; — that  they  are  sincerely  desirous  to  extend  the  benefi- 
cent principles  of  the  institution,  and  deeming  that  this  laudable  ob- 
ject may  be  promoted  by  granting  their  prayer,  they  ask  that  your 
honorable  body  would  inquire  into  the  facts  set  forth,  and  on  finding 
them  true,  to  issue  a  commission  for  the  institution  of 
Encampment,  No.  I.  O.  0.  F.,  either  by  dispensation  or  by  char- 
ter— the  said  Encampment  to  be  located  in  the  city  of  Hartford. 
The  charter  fee  ($30)  is  herewith  remitted. 

AARON  C.  GOODMAN,   R.  P.  degree. 

WM.  B.  DAVIS, 

CHARLES  SPENCER, 

ISAAC  A.  BRAGAW, 

JOHN  BURT, 

ELIHU  GEER, 

BENJAMIN  STEVENS, 

W.  S.  CRANE, 

C.  M.  DARROW, 

EZRA  CLARK,  JR., 

WM.  RUSSELL,  [withdrawn,] 

ERASTUS  HUBBARD, 

Members  of  Midian  Encampment. 

To  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of 

Connecticut: 

Dear  Sir  and  Brother, — The  undersigned,  members  of  Midian  En- 
campment, No.  7,  deem  it  proper  to  state  that  they  are  satisfied,  from 
reasons  which  they  will  proceed  to  give,  that  the  granting  of  the  ac- 
companying petition  would  greatly  promote  the  interests  and  growth 
of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  beloved  Order  in  the  city  of  Hartford. 

In  presenting  this  petition,  the  undersigned  would  say  that  past 
experience  shows  that  the  multiplying  of  subordinate  Lodges  in  this 


1847.]  Document  A.  69 

city,  has  not,  as  far  as  our  judgment  goes,  been  productive  of  any 
advantage  to  one,  to  the  detriment  of  another,  but,  on  the  contrary, 
has  rather  tended  to  an  increase  of  members  in  all ;  and  from  the 
fact  that  several  members  of  Subordinate  Lodges  in  this  city  and  vi- 
cinity are  anxious  to  attain  to  the  R.  P.  degree,  but  positively  decline 
sending  their  propositions  to  Midian  Encampment,  while  others,  who 
have  been  proposed  and  accepted,  decline  presenting  themselves  for 
membership,  on  account  of  the  rejection  of  members  in  good  stand- 
ing in  the  subordinate  Lodges,  (among  which  are  two  Past  Grands 
of  Mercantile  Lodge,)  by  Midian  Encampment,  and  for  other  causes 
which  might  be  named,  if  time  and  space  would  admit. 

The  undersigned  would  further  add,  that  the  granting  of  their  pe- 
tition would,  they  believe,  tend  to  excite  a  justifiable  spirit  of  emula- 
tion among  the  Patriarchs,  which  would  cause  a  much  greater  inter- 
est to  be  taken  by  them,  and  materially  promote  the  growth  of  both 
Encampments. 

There  are  now  seven  subordinate  Lodges  in  Hartford  county,  (the 
population  of  which  in  1840  was  upwards  of  55,000,)  the  most  dis- 
tant of  which  is  but  twelve  miles  from  this  place,  and  we  think  and 
know  that  there  is  a  desire  on  the  part  of  some  of  the  members  of 
these  and  other  more  distant  Lodges,  to  join  an  Encampment,  and 
will  do  so,  should  it  be  deemed  expedient  to  grant  our  petition. 

In  conclusion,  permit  us  to  say  that  we  sincerely  believe  that  the 
granting  of  our  petition  will  heal  any  little  dissensions  which  may 
have  arisen,  and  promote  the  welfare  and  best  interests  of  our  Order 
generally,  in  this  city  and  vicinity,  which  we  all  have  at  heart. 
Yours,  in  F.,  L.  and  T. 

AARON  C.  GOODMAN,       BENJAMIN  STEVENS, 
JOHN  BURT,  EZRA  CLARK,  JR., 

WM.  B.  DAVIS,  ISAAC  A.  BRAGAW, 

C.  M.  DARROW,  ERASTDS  HUBBARD, 

W.  S.  CRANE,  WM.  RUSSELL,  [withdrawn.] 

CHARLES  SPENCER, 

HARTFORD,  Feb.  12th,  1847. 
M.  W.  G.  P.  : 

Dear  Sir, — We,  the  undersigned,  members  of  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  resident  in  Hartford,  and  having  attained  to 
the  scarlet  degree,  being  desirous  to  be  initiated  into  the  higher  orders 
of  Odd  Fellowship,  and  feeling  that  there  are  objections  to  Midian 
Encampment  which  to  us  are  insurmountable,  would  respectfully  ask 
that  a  dispensation  or  charter  for  another  Encampment  be  granted  in 
this  city,  which  they  believe  would  tend  greatly  to  promote  the  inter- 
ests of  the  Order.  They  believe,  also,  that  were  another  Encamp- 
ment to  be  established  in  this  city,  very  many  gentlemen  of  high 
standing  and  character,  who  have  hitherto  kept  aloof  from  the  Order, 
would  be  induced  to  unite  themselves  with  us. 

For  these,  with  other  reasons  which  might  be  mentioned,  we  are 
induced  to  make  the  present  application;  in  connection  with  another 

10  i 


70  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Juty, 

which  we  understand  is  being  forwarded  to  you  for  a  dispensation  or 

charter  for  another  Encampment  in  this  city. 

Respectfully  yours,  in  F.,  L.  and  T., 

P.  G.  LEONARD  WHEELER, 
P.  G.  L.  B.  ALLYN, 
P.  G.  A.  N.  CLARK, 
P.  G.  WM.  B.  ELY, 
P.  G.  THOS.  MARTIN, 
N.  G.  R.  G.  DRAKE. 

OFFICE  OF  THE  G.  PATRIARCH,  I.  O.  0.  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT,  > 

Norwich,  Feb.  16,  1847.         $ 
To  Aaron  C.  Goodman  and  William  B.  Davis  : 

Patriarchs, — A  petition  signed  by  you  and  ten  Patriarchs  of  Mid- 
ian  Encampment,  asking  for  a  dispensation  for  an  Encampment  to  be 
located  in  the  city  of  Hartford,  has  been  received. 

After  some  deliberation,  I  have  determined  to  grant  the  prayer  of 
the  petition.  You  will,  therefore,  at  your  earliest  convenience,  make 
the  necessary  preparations,  and  inform  me  at  what  time  you  desire 
the  institution  to  take  place.  The  Dispensation  will  be  presented  at 
the  institution  of  the  Encampment. 

It  gives  me  great  pleasure  thus  to  have  complied  with  your  wishes, 
and  I  trust  that  all  your  proceedings  will  be  characterized  by  the 
spirit  which  genuine  Odd  Fellowship  dictates. 

With  sentiments  of  respect  and  esteem, 
Yours,  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  Patriarch. 

HARTFORD,  February  17th,  1847. 

To  Wm.  L.  Brewer,  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F. 
of  Connecticut  : 

Dear  Sir  and  Brother, — It  gives  me  pleasure  to  acknowledge  the 
receipt  of  your  favor  of  yesterday's  date,  and  to  express  my  thanks 
for  the  Dispensation  you  signified  your  intention  of  granting  our  new 
Encampment. 

It  is  now  our  intention,  if  you  can  favor  us  with  your  presence  at 
that  time,  and  nothing  should  occur  to  prevent,  to  be  in  readiness  for 
institution  on  Wednesday,  the  24th  inst.,  say  at  3  o'clock,  P.  M.  after 
which  we  can  initiate  new  members  in  the  evening. 

Will  you  please  signify  to  us,  by  return  of  mail,  if  the  day  named 
meets  your  approbation,  and  if  so,  we  will  endeavor  to  make  our  ar- 
rangements accordingly,  and  give  you  notice  at  once. 
With  the  highest  sentiments  of  respect  and  esteem, 

We  remain  yours,  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

AARON  C.  GOODMAN, 
In  behalf  of  the  Petitioners. 

P.  S.  The  cars  arrive  here  from  Worcester  and  Springfield,  about 
2  o'clock  P.  M. 


1847.]  Document  A.  71 

OFFICE  OF  THE  G,  PATRIARCH,  I.  O.  O.  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT, 

Norwich,  Feb.  22,  1847. 
To  A.  C.  Goodman  and  other  PatriarcJts  : 

Brothers, — I  have  this  day  received  a  visit  from  a  committee  of 
Midian  Encampment.  I  must  say  that  I  am  now  disposed  to  view 
the  application  of  the  petitioners  in  a  very  different  light.  Their 
statement  of  facts  induces  me  to  consider  the  petition  as  one  which 
the  G.  Encampment  alone  ought  to  decide. 

Meanwhile  I  must  direct  that  all  arrangements  must  be  stayed. 
I  have  furnished  this  committee  with  my  opinions,  to  which  you 
can  refer  in  your  Encampment. 

To-morrow  I  will  write  you,  and  give  more  at  length  the  reasons 
which  have  induced  this  change  of  opinion. 

Respectfully  yours,  in  F.,  L.  and  T., 

W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  Patriarch. 

At  a  special  session  of  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7, 1.  O.  of  0.  F., 
held  at  their  room  on  the  evening  of  Feb.  20th,  1847,  pursuant  to  a 
legal  notice,  the  following  preamble  and  resolutions  were  adopted,  to 
wit: 

Whereas,  it  having  been  rumored  about  our  streets  that  efforts 
were  secretly  making  to  organize  a  new  Encampment  in  this  city, 
much  to  the  surprise  and  astonishment  of  the  members  of  this  En- 
campment; and  whereas,  in  order  to  consummate  this  movement 
without  the  knowledge  or  sanction  of  this  Encampment,  it  is  under- 
stood that  a  secret  application  has  been  made  to  the  Grand  Patriarch 
for  a  dispensation,  and  that  deceptive  representations  have  been  made 
to  that  worthy  and  respectable  officer,  to  induce  him  to  favor  this  ill- 
advised  and  factious  movement — therefore  it  is 

Resolved,  That  the  rumored  attempt  to  organize  a  new  Encamp- 
ment in  this  city  does  not  receive  the  approval  of  Midian  Encamp- 
ment, it  being  perfectly  well  known  that  this  Encampment  has  long 
been  in  a  state  of  depression  and  weakness,  from  which  it  is  just  be- 
ginning to  emerge,  and  yet  needs  the  united  efforts  of  the  members 
of  the  Order  to  sustain  it  as  it  should  be  ;  and  also,  that  the  establish- 
ment of  a  new  Encampment  here  at  this  time  would  be  disastrous  to 
the  peace  and  harmony  of  the  Order  in  our  city. 

Resolved,  That  although  it  does  not  become  the  members  of  this 
Encampment  to  impugn  the  motives  of  the  pioneers  in  this  movement, 
be  they  who  they  may,  yet  we  must  be  allowed  to  express  our  belief 
that  the  project  was  designed  with  no  purpose  of  doing  good  to  the 
Order,  but  rather  to  gratify  personal  feelings,  and  which,  if  allowed  to 
succeed,  can  accomplish  little  else  than  to  give  "  form  and  substance" 
to  a  factious  and  disorganizing  spirit,  the  legitimate  fruits  of  which 
will  be  unhappy  feuds  and  discord. 

Resolved,  That  in  the  opinion  of  this  Encampment,  the  consum- 
mation of  this  project  at  the  present  time,  would  tend  only  to  engen- 
der jealousies  and  schisms  among  the  members  of  the  Order  in  this 
city,  and  prove  the  prolific  source  of  untold  evil  and  mischief. 


72  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

Resolved,  That  Patriarchs  Miller,  Johnson,  and  Eldredge,  be  a 
committee  to  present  in  person  to  the  Grand  Patriarch  a  certified 
copy  of  these  resolutions,  and  in  behalf  of  Midian  Encampment  re- 
spectfully to  remonstrate  against  the  establishment  of  another  En- 
campment in  this  city. 

Resolved,  That  a  sum  of  money  not  exceeding  twenty-five  dollars 
be  hereby  appropriated  from  the  funds  of  the  Encampment,  to  defray 
the  expenses  of  the  committee  above  named,  in  the  performance  of 
their  duty. 

The  above  resolutions  were  discussed  at  considerable  length,  when, 
on  motion  of  Patriarch  Bragaw,  it  was 

Voted,  That  the  question  on  the  adoption  of  these  resolutions  be 
taken  by  yeas  and  nays. 

The  question  was  then  taken  with  the  following  result : 

Yeas. — Patriarchs  Button,  Hale,  Chapin,  Strong,  Eldredge,  Sears, 
King,  Woodhouse,  Smart,  Olmsted,  Brown,  A.  Woodruff,  Sweetland, 
Morley,  Alexander,  Miller,  Johnson,  Merriman,  S.  Woodruff — 19. 

Nays. — Patriarchs  Clark,  Bragaw,  Goodman,  Spencer,  Davis, 
Hubbard,  Darrow — 7. 

The  vote  was  then  declared  by  the  C.  P.  to  be  nineteen  in  favor  of 
the  resolutions,  and  seven  against  them,  and  the  resolutions  adopted. 

The  above  is  a  true  copy  of  the  proceedings  of  the  Encampment. 

E.  FESSENDEN,  Chief  Patriarch. 

M.  M.  MERRIMAN,  Scribe. 

To  the  Office™  and  Members  of  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  I.  O.  O.  F.: 

The  committee  appointed  to  present  to  the  Grand  Patriarch  the 
resolutions  adopted  by  this  Encampment,  on  the  evening  of  Februa- 
ry 20th,  remonstrating  against  the  establishment  of  a  new  Encamp- 
ment in  this  city,  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and  respectfully  beg 
leave  to  report : 

That  on  Monday  last  they  repaired  to  Norwich,  the  residence  of 
the  Grand  Patriarch,  and  after  being  very  kindly  and  cordially  re- 
ceived by  that  gentlemanly  and  worthy  officer,  they  presented  to  him 
the  doings  of  this  Encampment  in  relation  to  the  project  of  which  for 
some  days  had  been  secretly  ripening  of  establishing  an  Opposition 
Encampment  in  this  city,  which  he  examined  with  due  attention — 
after  which  the  committee  laid  before  him,  in  a  familiar  and  unre- 
strained manner,  a  candid  statement  of  facts  connected  with  the  mat- 
ter they  had  in  charge — all  of  which  the  Grand  Patriarch  carefully 
considered  and  weighed,  and  then  decided  that  there  appeared  to  him 
just  cause  to  postpone  further  action  upon  the  subject  until  the  next 
session  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  at  which  time  and  place  this 
question  could  be  understandingly  and  definitively  settled.  This  de- 
cision was  communicated  to  your  committee  by  the  following  note 
from  the  Grand  Patriarch. 

OFFICE  OF  GRAND  PATRIARCH,  ) 
Norwich,  February  22d,  1847.      5 

To  Messrs.  J.  B.  Eldredge,  H.  L.  Miller,  and  J.  W.  Johnson,  Committee,  «f  c. : 
Brothers, — The  remonstrance  of  Midian  Encampment,  presented 


1847.]  Document  A.  73 

by  you  against  the  institution  of  a  new  Encampment  in  the  city  of 
Hartford,  accompanied  as  it  has  been  by  a  long  and  full  exposition 
of  what  you  deem  to  be  the  true  interests  of  the  Order,  in  regard  to 
the  same,  has  induced  me  to  defer  any  further  action  in  relation  to 
the  application  of  the  petitioners.  I  shall  request  the  petitioners  to 
suspend  any  further  preparations,  and  will  with  great  cheerfulness 
present  their  petition  to  the  Grand  Encampment  at  its  next  session. 
Believe  me,  gentlemen,  to  be  yours  in  F.,  L.  and  T., 

W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  P. 

The  interview  which  the  committee  had  with  the  Grand  Patriarch 
was  a  somewhat  protracted  one,  and  in  view  of  the  embarrassments 
which  seemed  to  surround  the  question  which  was  before  him,  the 
committee  feel  constrained  to  say,  that  the  Grand  Patriarch  mani- 
fested a  strong  desire  and  determination  not  only  to  act  with  strict 
impartiality,  and  to  do  justice  to  all  concerned  in  this  matter,  but  also 
to  do  that  which  in  his  judgment  would  most  promote  the  harmony 
and  prosperity  of  the  Order  in  this  vicinity.  Your  committee  need 
hardly  add,  that  it  affords  them  great  satisfaction  to  be  able  to  place 
before  the  Encampment  these  details  of  their  proceedings  ;  and  they 
cannot  close  their  report  without  publicly  expressing  for  themselves 
personally  the  sentiments  of  heartfelt  gratitude  which  they  feel  to- 
wards the  Grand  Patriarch  for  the  truly  paternal  and  patriarchal  man- 
ner in  which  he  has  interposed  to  relieve  them  from  a  "fearfully  dan- 
gerous crisis." 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

JOHN  B.  ELDREDGE,  ~\ 

H.  L.  MILLER,  >  Committee. 

J.  W.  JOHNSON,         J 

Voted,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Encampment  are  due  to  the  Grand 
Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  for  the  kind  consideration  be- 
stowed upon  the  remonstrance  presented  by  the  committee  against  the 
institution  of  a  new  Encampment  in  this  city,  and  his  decision  that 
the  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  must  decide  upon  the  applica- 
tion of  the  petitioners  at  its  annual  session  in  July  next. 

Voted,  That  while  we  disapprove  the  apparent  motive,  secrecy  and 
haste,  of  the  Patriarchs  who  petitioned  for  a  new  Encampment,  and 
who  have  withdrawn  from  us,  yet  we  cordially  invite  them  to  return 
their  cards,  and  again  unite  with  us  in  our  endeavors  to  increase  our 
numbers  and  prosperity  of  this  branch  of  our  Patriarchal  Order. 

Voted,  That  be  a  committee  to  purchase  all  the 

regalia,  or  materials  for  new  regalia,  which  said  petitioners  have 
purchased  for  the  use  of  their  anticipated  Encampment. 

Voted,  That  if  the  petitioners  refuse  to  sell  the  regalia,  &c.,  and 
refuse  to  again  unite  with  us,  as  members  of  this  Encampment,  we 
invite  them  to  visit  us  at  their  pleasure,  and  we  assure  them  of  a  kind 
reception  among  us  as  guests  ;  and  should  the  Grand  Encampment 
see  fit  to  grant  them  their  request,  we  will  tender  to  them  the  right 
hand  of  fellowship. 


74  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

MR.  BREWER, 

Dear  Brother, — We  send  the  doings  of  our  Encampment  of  last 
evening,  according  to  a  vote  unanimous  to  do  so. 

E.  FESSENDEN,  C.  P. 

MATTHEW  M.  MERRIMAN,  Scribe. 

BROTHER  BREWER, 

Dear  Sir, — The  report  of  the  committee  was  accepted,  and  the 
accompanying  resolutions  passed,  without  one  dissenting  vote,  every 
Patriarch  voting  in  favor  of  report  and  resolutions. 

Yours,  in  F.,  L.  and  T., 

E.  FESSENDEN,  C.  P. 


DOCUMENT  B. 

To  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F. 
of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  having,  while  Patriarchs  of  Midian  Encampment, 
No.  7, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  petitioned  the  Grand  Patriarch  to  institute  them  as 
an  Encampment,  in  the  city  of  Hartford,  do  now,  as  Patriarchs  with- 
drawn from  said  Encampment  and  holding  their  cards,  renew  their 
said  petition. 

The  undersigned  beg  leave  most  respectfully  to  recite  their  pro- 
ceedings in  the  premises,  and  to  lay  before  the  Most  Worthy  Grand 
Patriarch  additional  reasons  for  his  reconsideration  of  their  prayer. 

On  the  17th  day  of  February  inst.,  the  petitioners  received  from  the 
Grand  Patriarch  a  communication  in  answer  to  their  memorial,  where- 
by they  were  greatly  encouraged  with  the  hope  of  their  speedy  institu- 
tion, and  did,  upon  the  recommendation  of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  im- 
mediately proceed  to  order  a  considerable  amount  of  expensive  rega- 
lia and  fixtures,  all  of  which  were  in  the  rapid  process  of  completion 
when  the  letter  of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  of  the  22d  inst.,  (directing 
a  suspension  of  further  movements  in  the  matter,)  was  received.  On 
the  evening  preceding  that  on  which  the  last  named  official  document 
of  the  Grand  Patriarch  came  to  hand,  the  petitioners,  together  with 
another  Patriarch,  numbering  ten  in  all,  did,  at  a  special  meeting  of 
Midian  Encampment,  called  for  that  purpose,  ask  and  receive  their 
several  cards  of  withdrawal  from  said  Midian  Encampment,  which 
said  cards  they  now  hold. 

Your  petitioners  further  represent,  that  they  are  sincerely  desirous 
of  being  again  connected  with  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  their  beloved 
Order,  but  that  they  are  unwilling  to  offer  their  cards  for  deposite  in 
said  Midian  Encampment ;  and  although  they  exceedingly  regret  the 
alternative,  they  will  feel  themselves  obliged  to  remain  in  perpetual 
separation  from  that  department  of  Odd  Fellowship,  should  the  Grand 
Patriarch  finally  refuse  the  prayer  of  their  petition.  Of  the  justice 
of  their  first  representations,  made  to  the  Grand  Patriarch,  they  are 


1847.J  Document  B.  75 

still  convinced,  and  three  days  hence  they  beg  leave  to  add  memori- 
als of  other  qualified  petitioners,  as  evidence  of  an  extensive  desire 
for  their  institution,  and  a  pledge  of  their  success. 

The  undersigned  respectfully  request  that,  in  view  of  the  facts  and 
additional  evidence  herewith  presented,  the  Grand  Patriarch  will,  at 
his  earliest  convenience,  personally  investigate  this  whole  matter  in 
the  city  of  Hartford,  and  that  finding  the  allegations  herein  set  forth 
to  be  true,  he  will  proceed  to  grant  their  prayer,  and  to  institute  them 
as  an  Encampment,  with  full  powers,  under  the  authority  wherewith 
he  is  invested  by  the  Right  Worthy  Grand  Encampment  of  Con- 
necticut. 

Dated  at  Hartford  City,  Feb.  27th,  1847. 

A.  C.  GOODMAN,         JOHN  BURT, 
ELIHU  GEER,  CHARLES  SPENCER, 

WM.  B.  DAVIS,  EZRA  CLARK,  JR., 

ISAAC  A.  BRAGAW,     C.  M.  DARROW. 
BENJ.  STEVENS, 

To  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of 

Connecticut  : 

The  memorial  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represents,  that  they 
are  members  of  Mercantile  Lodge,  No.  8,  of  the  Independent  Order 
of  Odd  Fellows,  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of 
Connecticut ;  that  they  have  attained  to  the  scarlet  degree,  and  are 
in  good  standing ;  that  they  are  desirous  of  being  initiated  into  the 
Patriarchal  branch  of  said  Order,  and  that  for  reasons  which  they 
deem  satisfactory,  and  for  objections  which  are  insuperable,  they 
cannot  unite  with  the  only  Encampment  of  Odd  Fellows  now  exist- 
ing in  the  county  of  Hartford — praying  that  the  Most  Worthy  Grand 
Patriarch  will  favorably  consider  the  petition  of  sundry  Patriarchs 
(late  of  Midian  Encampment)  for  a  new  Encampment,  now  pending 
before  him,  and  that  he  will  grant  the  prayer  of  their  said  petition. 
Dated  at  Hartford,  this  27th  day  of  Feb.,  1847. 

LEONARD  WHEELER,  SAMUEL  H.  PORCH, 

WM.  E.  SUGDEN,  WILLIAM  P.  WOOLLEY, 

R.  VALLANT,  EMMONS  RUDGE, 

CHAS.  P.  BURR,  WARREN  ROWLEY, 

LORENZO  DANIELS,  HARVEY  HEBARD, 

GEO.  H.  OLMSTED,  E.  S.  McCoLLUM, 

H.  SCHULZE,  WM.  H.  RISLKY, 

A.  N.  CLARK,  E.  KIMMELL, 

CHAS.  P.  WELLS,  CHAS.  D.  NATT, 

V.  P.  TAYLOR,  WM.  MONTGOMERY, 

LEOPOLD  LITHANER,  F.  C.  STRICKLAND, 

R.  STOCKBRIDGE,  G.  B.  CAREY, 

FREDERICK  S.  BROWN,  E.  B.  RICHARDSON, 

JAMES  G.  WELLS,  E.  D.  TIFFANY, 

LEVI  STILES,  HENRY  H.  BARBER, 

LEWIS  W.  GOODSELL,  E.  S.  GILBERT, 


76  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

FREDERICK  H.  REDFIELD,  W.  BIGELOW,  JR., 

WM.  B.  ELY,  P.  G.  S.  H.  CLARKE, 

GEORGE  A.  WRIGHT,  H.  E.  GOODWIN, 

JOSEPH  WINSHIP,  L.  B.  ALLYN,  P.  G., 

JAMES  H.  WEBB,  MOSES  CHURCH, 

WILLIAM  CAMP,  THOS.  MARTIN,  P.  G., 

CHAS.  R.  WADSWORTH,  H.  J.  SAWYER, 

THOS.  WINSHIP,  ALBERT  G.  COOLEY, 

R.  G.  DRAKE,  N.  G.  ERASTUS  GRANGER, 
SANDFORD  S.  UNDERWOOD,      C.  N.  HUMPHREY, 

WEST  W.  RUSSELL,  WM.  J.  BABCOCK, 

J.  K.  SOUTHMAYD,  ELISHA  MoORE, 

E.  D.  MORLEY,  C.  A.  AVERY. 
HENRY  MIDDLETON, 

OFFICE  OF  THE  G.  PATRIARCH,  &c.,  > 
Norwich,  March  1st,  1847.      J 
To  A.  C.  Goodman  and  others,  petitioners  : 

Brothers, — Your  communication  of  the  27th  February  has  been 
received.  In  view  of  the  various  and  conflicting  statements  which 
have  been  made  to  me,  I  am  in  doubt  what  course  ought  to  be  pur- 
sued. I  have  but  one  object  in  view,  and  that  is  the  good  of  the  Order. 

I  shall  defer  any  answer  to  your  petition  until  I  can  give  the  whole 
subject  a  personal  investigation,  and  shall  have  heard  the  parties,  and 
all  the  facts  in  the  case.  Nothing  short  of  this  will  warrant  me  in 
giving  a  further  opinion. 

For  this  purpose,  I  shall  be  in  Hartford  on  Wednesday  next.  En- 
closed you  have  copies  of  all  your  communications,  in  case  you  may 
not  have  retained  them.  I  have  informed  the  committee  of  Midian 
Encampment,  who  visited  me,  of  the  renewal  of  your  petition,  and 
have  enclosed  them  copies  of  all  the  statements  made  by  you,  that 
they  may  be  prepared  to  answer  them.  You  will  therefore  prepare 
for  a  final  hearing  of  your  application  on  Wednesday  evening  next. 
Yours,  &c.,  W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  P. 

To  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F. 
of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  memorial  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represents,  that  they 
are  members  of  Charter  Oak  Lodge,  No.  2,  of  the  Independent  Or- 
der of  Odd  Fellows,  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Right  Worthy  Grand 
Lodge  of  Connecticut ;  that  they  have  attained  to  the  scarlet  degree, 
and  are  in  good  standing ;  that  they  are  desirous  of  being  initiated 
into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  this  Order ;  that  they  believe,  as  there 
is  only  one  Encampment  in  this  county,  where  we  number  nearly 
one  thousand  members  of  the  scarlet  degree,  that  the  establishing  of 
a  new  Encampment  in  this  city  will  be  a  benefit  to  the  one  now  ex- 
isting, and  to  the  Order  in  general ;  and  therefore  pray  that  the  Most 
Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  will  favorably  consider  the  petition  of  sun- 
dry Patriarchs  (late  of  Midian  Encampment)  for  a  new  Encampment, 


1847.]  Document  B.  77 

now  pending  before  him,  and  that  he  will  grant  the  prayer  of  their 

said  petition. 

Dated  City  of  Hartford,  this  27th  day  of  Feb.,  1847. 

T.  SHELDON,  P.  G.,  GEORGE  SIMONS, 

STILLMAN  NILES,  CHAS.  W.  CHURCH, 

MOSES  BURR,  C.  SPENCER, 

Jos.  PRATT,  JR.,  P.  G.,  JOHN  FAIRMAN, 

SILAS  FARRINGTON,  W.  H.  PRATT, 

H.  WATERS,  M.  P.  HOLT, 

E.  B.  MILLER,  WM.  H.  GILBERT, 

E.  S.  WOODWARD,  E.  C.  KELLOGG,  P.  G., 

HORACE  ENSWORTH,  BENNING  MANN, 

STEPHEN  STRICKLAND,  WALTER  LEWIS. 
WOODARD  DENN, 

To  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of 
the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  memorial  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represents,  that  they 
are  members  of  Farmers  and  Mechanics  Lodge,  No.  22,  of  the  In- 
dependent Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Right 
Worthy  Grand  Lodge  of  Connecticut ;  that  they  have  attained  to  the 
scarlet  degree,  and  are  in  good  standing ;  that  they  are  desirous  of 
being  initiated  into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  this  Order ;  that  they 
believe,  as  there  is  only  one  Encampment  in  this  county,  which  is 
the  most  populous  one  in  the  State,  and  where  we  number  nearly  one 
thousand  members  of  the  scarlet  degree,  with  a  still  rapid  increase, 
that  the  establishing  of  a  new  Encampment  in  the  city  of  Hartford 
will  lead  to  the  formation  of  other  Encampments  in  this  county,  all 
which  will  benefit  the  Order  in  general.  We,  the  petitioners,  there- 
fore pray  that  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  will  favorably  con- 
sider the  petitions  of  sundry  Patriarchs  (late  of  Midian  Encampment) 
for  a  new  Encampment,  now  pending  before  him,  and  that  he  will 
grant  the  prayer  of  their  said  petition. 

Dated  at.  Warehouse  Point,  this  27th  day  of  Feb.,  1847. 
LODAWICK  WELLER,  P.  G.,     SAMUEL  PATCHEN, 
PHILIP  TUCKER,  N.  G.,  R.  H.  ALLING, 

JOHN  REWELL,  JOHN  ABBE,  2d, 

BENJ.  PEASE,  WM.  J.  WHIPPLE,  P.  G., 

NOYES  L.  PARSONS,  LEVI  BARNES, 

CORYDON  O.  LORD,  LEMUEL  E.  REED, 

R.  THRALL,  STEPHEN  ADAMS, 

ALONZO  DAY,  JOHN  C.  MARLEY, 

JUSTUS  D.  CHAPMAN,  CHARLES  A.  CHASE, 

E.  KINGSBURY,  JOHN  H.  INSLEE, 

HORACE  PORTER,  NORTON  M.  BRAMAN, 

C.  A.  LORD,  P.  G.,  JOHN  C.  BUSH, 

WILLIAM  COOMES,  ALEXANDER  DOWNIE, 

R.  E.  BANNON,  JOSEPH  KINGSBURY. 

S.  F.  FISH, 

11 


78  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

To  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch  of  the  G.  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn.  : 

The  memorial  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represents,  that  they 
are  members  of  Oakland  Lodge,  No.  25,  of  the  Independent  Order  of 
Odd  Fellows,  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Right  Worthy  Grand 
Lodge  of  Connecticut ;  that  they  have  attained  to  the  scarlet  degree, 
and  are  in  good  standing ;  that  they  are  desirous  of  being  initiated 
into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  said  Order,  and  that  for  reasons  which 
they  deem  satisfactory,  and  for  objections  which  are  insuperable,  they 
cannot  unite  with  the  only  Encampment  of  Odd  Fellows  now  exist- 
ing in  the  county  of  Hartford — praying  that  the  Most  Worthy  Grand 
Patriarch  will  favorably  consider  the  petition  of  sundry  Patriarchs 
(late  of  Midian  Encampment)  for  a  new  Encampment,  now  pending 
before  him,  and  that  he  will  grant  the  prayer  of  their -said  petition. 
Dated  at  Oakland,  (Manchester,)  this  27th  day  of  Feb.,  1847. 
HENRY  W.  HUDSON,  P.  G.,     HENRY  J.  JOHNSON, 
ALLEN  DEMING,  ISRAEL  H.  PERRY, 

JOSEPH  CARROLL,  VALETTE  D.  PERRY,  P.  G. 

GEO.  ELLIOTT,  JAMES  M.  PERRY, 

M.  HUDSON,  P.  G.,  CHARLES  Fox. 

WELLS  BUCKLAND, 


DOCUMENT  C. 

OFFICE  OF  THE  G.  P.,  I.  O.  O.  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT,  ) 
Hartford,  March  4,  1847.      $ 

Patriarchs, — After  a  careful  examination  of  all  matters  connected 
with  your  petition  for  a  new  Encampment  to  be  located  in  this  city, 
I  have  determined  to  grant  the  dispensation.  Please  inform  me  when 
it  will  suit  your  convenience,  and  at  what  place  you  will  present  your- 
selves for  institution. 

Yours,  in  the  bonds  of  brotherhood, 

W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  Patriarch. 
To  Aaron  C.  Goodman  and  others,  petitioners. 

HARTFORD,  March  4th,  1847. 

To  Wm.  L.  Brewer,  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch  of  G.  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn.  : 
Dear  Sir  and  Brother, — Your  communication  informing  the  peti- 
tioners for  a  new  Encampment  in  this  city,  that  their  prayer  is  granted, 
is  before  me.  In  reply  to  your  inquiries,  when  and  where  it  will  be 
convenient  for  us  to  be  instituted,  we  would  name  Mercantile  Hall,  at 
3  o'clock,  this  afternoon,  as  the  place  and  time,  if  it  meets  your  ap- 
probation. 

Permit  me  to  thank  you  for  the  patience  with  which  you  have  heard 
as,  and  the  promptness  with  which  you  have  given  your  decision. 
With  sentiments  of  respect  and  esteem, 

I  remain  yours,  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

A.  C.  GOODMAN, 
In  behalf  of  the  petitioners. 


1847.]  Document  C.  79 

OFFICE  OF  G.  PATRIARCH,  &c.,  ) 
Hartford,  March  4,  1847.      > 
To  Edson  Fessenden,  Esq.,  C.  P.  of  Midian  Encampment  : 

Dear  Sir  and  Brother, — After  a  careful  and  deliberate  examination 
of  the  whole  matter,  I  deem  it  my  duty  to  grant  the  prayer  of  sundry 
qualified  petitioners  for  a  new  Encampment  to  be  located  in  this  city. 

The  institution  of  this  Encampment  will  take  place  in  Mercantile 
Hall,  at  3  o'clock  P.  M.  of  this  day,  and  I  hereby  invite  the  presence 
and  assistance  of  the  officers  and  other  Patriarchs  of  Midian  En- 
campment. 

Be  pleased  to  communicate  my  best  wishes  for  the  harmony  and 
entire  prosperity  of  the  Encampment  over  which  you  have  the  honor 
to  preside,  with  the  ardent  hope  that  the  senior  institution  may  cor- 
dially extend  its  fellowship  to  their  offspring,  and  that  no  other  rivalry 
may  exist  than  that  of  a  generous  emulation,  and  a  desire  to  excel  in 
the  fruits  of  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity. 

Yours,  &c.,  W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  P. 

CIRCULAR. 

HARTFORD,  March,  1847. 
Patriarchs  and  Brothers — 

At  a  meeting  of  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  I.  O.  of  O.  F., 
held  on  the  evening  of  the  15th  inst.,  it  was  unanimously 

Voted,  That  the  following  STATEMENT  OF  FACTS  connected  with 
the  recent  Institution  of  "  Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  1 1 ,"  in  this 
city,  be  printed  and  a  copy  be  furnished  to  the  Worthy  Grand  Patri- 
arch and  each  subordinate  Encampment  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the 
Grand  Encampment  of  this  State. 

On  the  1 6th  of  February  last  a  petition  was  presented  to  the  Most 
Worthy  G.  P.  in  the  city  of  Norwich  by  ten  members  of  Midian  En- 
campment, No.  7,  all  of  them  members  of  Mercantile  Lodge,  asking 
for  a  dispensation  to  open  and  constitute  a  new  Encampment  in  this 
city.  Said  petition  was  presented  in  person  through  a  Committee  of 
their  own  number,  who  represented  to  the  M.  W.  G.  P.  that  the 
movement  was  a  secret  at  Hartford,  known  only  to  the  Petitioners  and 
seven  scarlet  members  of  Mercantile  Lodge  residing  in  this  city, 
who  had  three  days  previous,  by  letter,  recommended  that  the  petition 
be  granted.  The  M.  W.  G.  P.,  without  consulting  with  any  mem- 
bers of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order  in  this  city,  and  without 
delay  or  further  inquiry,  was  pleased  to  grant  the  prayer  of  the  Pe- 
titioners, and  wrote  to  them  to  go  forward  with  their  arrangements 
for  the  Institution.  Thus  far  all  was  a  profound  secrecy,  and  no  mem- 
ber of  the  Order  in  this  city,  except  the  Petitioners,  knew  any  thing 
of  the  proposed  new  Encampment.  On  the  17th  of  Feb.,  for  the  first 
time  it  came  to  the  knowledge  of  the  members  of  Midian  Encamp- 
ment that  such  a  project  was  in  contemplation.  On  the  20th,  at  a 
special  meeting  of  Midian  Encampment,  a  Remonstrance  against  the 
Institution  of  a  new  Encampment  in  this  city  was  unanimously  adopt- 


80  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

ed,  and  a  committee  of  three  appointed  to  present  the  same  in  person 
to  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P.  and  to  use  all  proper  arguments  to  induce 
a  reconsideration  of  his  decision,  or  at  least  a  delay  until  the  meeting 
of  the  Grand  Encampment  in  July  next.  The  Committee  were  re- 
ceived by  the,  Most  Worthy  G.  P.  and  after  a  presentation  of  the  Re- 
monstrance, accompanied  by  facts  relative  to  the  origin  of  the  move- 
ment of  the  Petitioners,  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P.  was  pleased  to  in- 
form the  Committee  that  although  it  was  told  him  by  the  Committee 
of  the  Petitioners  that  the  movement  was  a  secret  one,  yet  he  was  as- 
sured that  only  a  very  few  members  of  Midian  Encampment  would 
feel  any  opposition,  and  that  with  members  of  the  Order  generally  it 
would  be  popular  and  greatly  promote  the  union  and  harmony  of  its 
members,  and  especially  increase  the  number  and  promote  the  useful- 
ness of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order.  The  Committee  of 
Midian  Encampment  then  satisfied  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P.,  as  they 
supposed,  of  the  all-important  fact,  that  the  Petitioners  and  those  who 
recommended  the  establishment  of  a  new  Encampment  here,  were 
without  exception  members  of  Mercantile  Lodge,  who  had  been  un- 
successful in  their  attempt  to  induce  Midian  Encampment  to  occupy 
Mercantile  Lodge  Hall,  at  a  rent  of  over  One  Hundred  Dollars  per 
annum,  and  were  therefore  determined  to  have  an  Encampment  of 
their  own,  which  should  occupy  their  Hall. 

In  view  of  the  remonstrance  of  Midian  Encampment  and  the  facts 
presented  by  its  committee,  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P.  stated  "  that  he 
was  satisfied  that  it  was  a  matter  for  the  Grand  Encampment  alone  to 
decide"  and  that  he  would  take  no  further  steps  in  the  matter  except  to 
"direct  the  Petitioners  to  stay  all  fur tlier  preparations  "  and  notify 
them  that  the  Grand  Encampment  alone  must  decide  upon  their  ap- 
plication in  July  next — and  at  the  same  time  declaring  that  "  he  would 
hear  no  further  ex-parte  testimony. 

With  this  assurance,  and  with  a  letter  from  the  Most  Worthy  G. 
P.  addressed  to  the  Petitioners,  and  another  to  Midian  Encampment 
Committee,  expressing  in  plain  and  unmistakable  terms  the  decision 
of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  the  latter  returned  home  and  made  a  report 
of  their  doings  to  Midian  Encampment.  During  the  absence  of 
Midian  Encampment  Committee,  however,  the  ten  Petitioners  for 
a  new  Encampment  had  taken  out  their  withdrawal  Cards,  which 
fact  induced  Midian  Encampment  the  same  evening  their  Committee 
reported,  to  pass  a  vote  unanimously  inviting  them  to  return,  and  ap- 
pointing a  Committee  to  purchase  any  materials  for  new  Regalia, 
&c.  which  might  be  on  their  hands — and  here  it  was  hoped  the  mat- 
ter would  rest.  But  as  the  Petitioners  had  secretly  fixed  upon  the 
24th  of  Eebruary  for  Institution,  and  had  borrowed  Regalia,  Cos- 
tumes, &c.  from  a  neighboring  State,  to  be  used  on  the  occasion,  evi- 
dently expecting  to  have  been  Instituted  without  even  the  knowledge 
of  Midian  Encampment,  they  again  sent  a  Committee  to  Norwich,  and 
induced  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P.  to  visit  Hartford  and  institute  their 
Encampment  under  the  following  circumstances! 

On  the  2d  day  of  March,  Midian  Encampment  was  notified  that  on 


1847.]  Document  C.  81 

the  evening  of  the  3d  inst.  a  hearing  would  be  granted  them  and  the 
Petitioners  before  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P.  At  the  appointed  hour 
the  meeting  was  held,  though  evidently  only  for  form's  sake,  and  by 
permission  of  the  G.  P.  about  fifty  members  of  Mercantile  Lodge, 
who  had  within  the  two  preceding  days  been  induced  to  sign  a  paper 
stating  that  they  had  insuperable  objections  to  joining  Midian  En- 
campment, were  allowed  to  be  present  and  take  part  in  the  proceed- 
ings, until  the  period  arrived  when  disclosures  pertaining  to  the  En- 
campment Degrees  were  to  be  made,  when  they  were  reluctantly  re- 
quired to  retire. 

On  the  part  of  the  Petitioners  it  was  declared  in  general  terms, 
both  in  written  petition  and  in  debate,  that  there  were  insuperable 
objections  to  Midian  Encampment,  but  only  one  specific  reason  given 
as  a  cause  of  complaint  against  it.  Their  application  was  supported 
by  59  members  of  Mercantile  Lodge,  which  is  composed  of  about 
250  members — about  18  members  of  Charter  Oak  Lodge,  which 
numbers  over  300,  and  some  20  scarlet  members  each  from  Oakland 
Lodge,  No.  25,  and  Farmers  and  Mechanics  Lodge,  No.  22,  whose 
names  were  presented. 

On  the  part  of  Midian  Encampment  it  was  shown  that  of  the  Pe- 
titioners some  were  restless  spirits  who  had  hindered  the  prosperity 
of  the  Encampment  in  times  past,  but  who  had  recently  lost  their 
influence  and  discontinued  their  attendance — that  none  of  the  Peti- 
tioners had  just  cause  of  complaint  or  dissatisfaction,  and  that  the 
only  specification  in  their  petition  was  not  true — that  of  the  Scarlet 
Degree  members  who  had  signed  papers  recommending  a  new  En- 
campment, some  had  been  rejected  by  Midian  Encampment  for  good 
and  sufficient  reasons,  some  had  signed  on  urgent  persuasion  as  a 
personal  favor  to  the  Petitioners,  without  any  wishes  or  feelings  of 
their  own  to  move  them,  some  avowedly  to  encourage  opposition  and 
promote  strife  and  discord,  and  many  under  an  entire  misapprehen- 
sion of  the  matter  in  issue.  It  was  most  fully  shown  that  the  pro- 
ject had  its  origin  with  those  who  were  dissatisfied  because  they  had 
lost  their  influence  in  Midian  Encampment,  and  been  resisted  and 
outnumbered  in  their  perverse  desire  to  carry  on  improper  and  inde- 
cent practices,  in  conferring  the  R.  P.  Degree,  who  had  been  moved 
to  immediate  action  in  the  matter  of  a  new  Encampment  because 
Midian  Encampment  had  declined  to  occupy  Mercantile  Lodge  Room 
at  the  enormous  rent  of  $110  or  $115,  choosing  rather  to  occupy  an- 
other Hall  at  a  greatly  reduced  rent. 

In  view  of  the  above  facts,  which  were  abundantly  substantiated, 
the  members  of  Midian  Encampment  humbly  besought  the  Most 
Worthy  G.  P.  to  delay  a  decision  of  the  matter  until  the  Grand  En- 
campment, in  July,  could  take  the  application  into  careful  and  candid 
consideration,  and  act  as  should  seem  to  them  just  and  equitable,  and 
for  the  best  interest  of  the  Order,  in  both  branches,  in  this  city.  But 
should  he  think  it  unjust  towards  the  Petitioners  to  delay  until  that 
time,  the  G.  P.  was  respectfully  requested  to  call  a  special  session  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  to  hear  and  decide  at  an  earlier  day. 


82  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

At  this  stage  of  the  proceedings,  the  meeting  on  the  evening  of  the 
3d  inst.  was  adjourned.  At  an  early  hour,  on  the  following  day,  al- 
though the  decision  of  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P.  was  not  made  known, 
it  was  feared  from  some  indications  that  he  was  about  to  consummate 
the  institution  of  the  new  Encampment,  and  such  Patriarchs  of  Mid- 
ian  Encampment  as  were  thus  impressed,  renewed  their  humble  pe- 
tition in  due  form,  that  a  special  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment 
might  be  called.  Thus  matters  stood,  until  about  2  o'clock  P.  M., 
when,  to  the  great  surprise  and  grief  of  the  members  of  Midian  En- 
campment, their  C.  P.  received  a  note  from  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P., 
informing  them  that  in  one  hour,  at  3  o'clock  P.  M.,  the  new  Encamp- 
ment would  be  instituted  in  Mercantile  Lodge  Hall,  which  letter  was 
followed  by  another  saying  that  the  matter  of  calling  a  special  session 
of  the  Grand  Encampment  was  one  of  great  importance,  requiring 
time  to  deliberate,  and  that  when  duly  considered  a  reply  would  be 
forwarded  by  mail  from  his  residence  at  Norwich.  As  no  reply  has 
yet  been  received,  we  are  bound  to  suppose  the  Most  Worthy  G.  P. 
is  yet  gravely  considering  the  subject ! ! ! 

Thus  was  this  measure  consummated,  after  passing  through  its  va- 
rious phases,  in  nineteen  days  from  the  first  application  to  the  G.  P., 
and  in  twelve  days  after  it  was  first  known  to  the  members  of  this 
Encampment,  and  in  opposition  to  the  wishes  of  every  member  of  this 
Encampment,  and  contrary  to  their  united,  honest,  and  solemn  convic- 
tions of  right  and  justice. 

We  state  these  facts  to  you,  Patriarchs,  not  to  engender  strife  and 
discord,  but  under  a  serious  and  heartfelt  sense  of  duty  to  ourselves, 
to  you,  and  to  the  Order.  We  claim,  and  we  are  able  and  ready  to 
show,  that  no  good  cause  of  dissatisfaction  existed,  and  that  it  was  to 
gratify  Mercantile.  Lodge  with  an  Encampment  of  their  own,  that  the 
thing  was  sought — that  while  it  may  increase  the  number  of  Patri- 
archs in  this  city,  it  must  and  will  inevitably  build  up  and  perpetuate 
a  wall  of  separation,  that  destroys  harmony,  and  defeats  the  very  ob- 
jects of  the  institution  of  the  Patriarchal,  and  indeed  of  both  branch- 
es of  our  beloved  Order ;  and  further,  that  there  was  no  such  emer- 
gency as  the  Grand  Encampment  contemplated  when  by  usage  (not 
by  its  Constitution)  it  authorizes  its  G.  P.  to  give  Dispensations  to 
Patriarchs  who  petition  for  new  Encampments  during  the  recess  of 
the  Grand  Encampment. 

With  this  simple  statement  of  facts,  we  await  the  future  with  un- 
abated zeal  and  devotion  to  the  cause  of  Odd  Fellowship  among  our- 
selves, throughout  the  State,  and  throughout  the  world. 

E.  FESSENDEN,  C.  P.  Midian  Encampment. 

M.  M.  MERRIMAN,  Scribe. 


1847.]  Document  D.  83 


DOCUMENT  D. 

To  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  G.  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn.  : 

We,  the  undersigned,  officers  and  members  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  in  view  of  the  late  decision  of  the 
M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  in  relation  to  the  petition  of  certain  Patri- 
archs for  a  second  subordinate  Encampment  to  be  located  in  this  city, 
and  believing  that  such  a  decision  at  this  time  will  be  productive  of 
untold  evils  to  the  whole  Order  in  our  midst,  and  particularly  the  pa- 
triarchal branch  of  the  Order,  and  having  in  view  the  harmony, 
growth,  and  prosperity  of  Midian  Encampment,  and  the  whole  Order 
in  this  city,  would  respectfully  ask  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch 
that  a  special  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut, 
I.  O.  0.  F.,  be  called  at  the  earliest  convenient  moment,  in  order  that 
certain  facts  may  be  presented  to  that  R.  W.  Grand  Body,  and  that  a 
full  hearing  of  the  matter  at  issue  may  be  had. 

Dated  at  Hartford,  this  4th  day  of  March,  Anno  Domini,  one  thou- 
sand eight  hundred  and  forty-seven. 

JOHN  W.  JOHNSON,  G.  S,  Warden, 
A.  M.  GORDON,  P.  C.  P., 
AARON  MORLEY,  P.  C.  P.,' 
E.  FESSENDEN,  C.  P., 
HENRY  L.  MILLER,  P.  H.  P., 

WM.  H.  SWEETLAND,  H.  P., 

SAML.  WOODRUFF,  P.  H.  P. 
To  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  G.  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn.  : 

We,  the  undersigned,  officers  and  members  of  Midian  Encamp- 
ment, No.  7,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  in  view  of  the  late  decision  of  the  M.  W. 
G.  P.  of  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  in  relation  to 
the  petition  of  certain  Patriarchs  for  a  second  subordinate  Encamp- 
ment, to  be  located  in  this  city,  and  believing  that  such  a  decision  at 
this  time  will  be  the  production  of  great  and  lasting  injury  to  the  har- 
mony, growth,  and  prosperity  of  the  whole  Order  in  our  midst,  and  es- 
pecially the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order,  and  having  in  view  the 
welfare  and  harmony  of  the  Order  in  our  city,  and  especially  of  Mid- 
ian Encampment.  No.  7, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  would  respectfully  ask  of  the 
M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  that  a  special  session  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  be  holden  at  the  earliest  possible 
convenient  opportunity,  in  order  that  the  whole  matter  at  issue,  and 
now  pending,  may  be  presented,  and  a  full  hearing  be  bad. 
Dated  at  Hartford,  this  4th  day  of  March,  1 847. 

EDWARD  BUTTON,  CALVIN  NORTHROP, 

OLIVER  D.  SEYMOUR,        JOSEPH  BROWN, 
WILLIAM  OLMSTED,  M.  M.  MERRIMAN,. 

JOEL  SPERRY,  H.  K.  SIMS, 

JOHN  B.  ELDREDGE,          Jos.  W.  BLALE, 
WM.  H.  CHAPIN,  JOHN  SMART, 

GEO.  KING,  N.  S.  WEBB. 

ABIJAH  WOODRUFF, 


84  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jtdy» 

OFFICE  OF  THE  G.  PATRIARCH,  &c.,  ) 
Hartford.  March  5,  1847.      J 

To  J.  W.  Johnson,  Esq.,  R.  W.  G.  S.  Warden,  and  others,  petitioners: 

Patriarchs, — Your  petition,  requesting  that  a  special  session  of  the 
R.  W.  G.  Encampment  may  be  called,  has  been  received.     The  sub- 
ject is  one  which  demands  great  deliberation.     I  shall  take  time  for 
reflection,  and  will  reply  to  the  petition  after  my  arrival  at  Norwich. 
Yours,  &c.,  W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  P. 

OFFICE  OF  THE  G.  PATRIARCH,  I.  0.  0.  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT,  ) 

Norwich,  March  29,  1847.      $ 
To  J.  W.  Johnson,  Esq.,  R.  W.  G.  Senior  Warden,  and  others,  petitioners: 

Patriarchs, — The  petition  which  it  was  your  pleasure  to  present 
to  me  on  the  4th  of  the  present  month,  asking  that  a  special  session 
of  the  G.  Encampment  might  be  called,  has  received  my  most  serious 
consideration.  I  have  also  consulted  many  members  of  the  G.  En- 
campment in  relation  to  the  same.  The  result  of  my  deliberations 
is,  that  I  do  not  deem  it  expedient  to  call  a  special  session  of  the  G. 
Encampment  at  this  time.  It  is  thought  not  to  be  such  an  emergency 
as  will  warrant  the  G.  Patriarch  in  so  doing. 

Please  accept,  Brothers,  assurances  of  my  highest  regard. 
Sincerely  yours, 

W.  L.  BREWER,  G.  P. 


1847.] 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


85 


Abstract  of  Annual  Returns  of  Subordinate  Encampments  under  the  jurisdic- 
tion of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut,  for  the  year  end- 
ing July,  1847. 


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GRAND  TREASURER'S  ACCOUNT. 

Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  G.  T. 
DR.     Jan.  14,  1847,  To  cash  paid  W.  L.  Brewer,       -     -     - 
"          "  "  "     M.  A.  Shepard,      ... 

"          "  "  "     W.  L.  Brewer,       ... 

"          "  "  "     P.  Demick,       .... 

"          ««  "  "     J.  W.  Johnson,       -     -     - 

11          "  "  "     J.  S.  Parraelee,      ... 

"          "  "  "     J.  Greenwood,  Jr.,      -     - 

"          "  "  "     Sassacus  Encampment,    - 

"          "  "  "     J.  Kennedy,      -     ... 

"          "      To  balance  to  new  account,         ... 


CR.     Jan.  14,  1847,  By  balance  from  old  account,    $15.t7 
"          "        "    cash  received  of  G.  S., 

January  Session,    -     -     -     97.55 


$112.72 


$112.72 


The  Committee  of  Finance  have  examined  the  above  account,  and 
find  it  correct. 

J.  M.  WILLEY,  ^ 

H.  HOBART  ROATH,  >  Committee  of  Finance. 
O.  UTLEY,  ) 

12 


List  of  Subordinate  Encampments.    [July,  1847. 


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OFFICERS  AND  MEMBERS 

OF    THE 

GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  I.  0.  0.  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


OFFICERS  FOR  1847-8. 


M.  W.  MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD, 
M.  E.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL, 
R.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY, 
R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS, 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP, 
R.  W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN, 
R.  W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER, 
W.  WILLIAM  A.  JUDD, 
W.  ALLEN  S.  WIGHTMAN, 


Grand  Patriarch. 
Grand  High  Priest. 
Grand  Senior  Warden. 
Grand  Scribe. 
Grand  Treasurer. 
Grand  Junior  Warden. 
Grand  Representative. 
Grand  Sentinel. 
Deputy  Grand  Sentinel. 


PAST  GRAND  PATRIARCHS. 

ROBINSON  S.  HINMAN,  1843. 
WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  1843-4. 
JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  1844-5. 
JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  1845-6. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  1846-7. 

PAST  GRAND  HIGH  PRIESTS. 

CHARLES  W.  BRADLEY,  1843. 
WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  1843-4. 
JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  1844-5. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  1845-6. 
MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  1846-7. 


DEPUTY  GRAND  PATRIARCHS. 


No.  1,  L.  A.  THOMAS. 
No.  2, 

No.   3,  H.  HOBART  ROATH. 

No.  4,  ROBERT  B.  JACKSON. 
No.  5,  WM.  A.  JUDD. 
No.  6,  DENNIS  SAGE. 


No.    7.  EDSON  FESSENDEN. 
No.    8,  DWIGHT  MORRIS. 
No.    9,  G.  W.  SMITH. 
No.  10,  G.  G.  KINO. 
No.  11,  AARON  C.  GOODMAN. 


88 


Members  of  Grand  Encampment. 


[1847. 


MEMBERS. 


Sassacus,  No.  1 ,  New  Haven. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  July  10,  1845. 
Daniel  H  Moore,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Elizur  Hubbell,  July  9,  1846. 
F.  Croswell,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Truman  Hart,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Eliphalet  G.Storer,  July  15,  1847. 
Noah  Chandler,  July  15,  1847. 


Wm.  E.  Sanford,  April  20,  1843. 
Samuel  Bishop,  April  20,  1843. 
Robinson  S.  Hinman,  April  20,  1843. 
Isaac  Judson,  April  20,  1843. 
Bela  Lord,  Jan.  12,  1844. 
Jonathan  M.  Andrus,  April  12,  1844. 
Prelate  Demick,  July  12,  1844. 
N.  C.  Hall,  Jan.  9,  1845. 

Oriental,  No.  2,  East  Haddam. 


Chas.  W.  Bradley,  April  20,  1843. 
Richard  S.  Pratt,  April  20, 1843. 
Thos.  C.  Bordman,  April  20,  1843. 

Palmyra,  No.  3,  Norwich. 


J.  C.  Palmer,  July  10,  1845. 
J.  M.  Willey,  July  10,  1845. 
John  S.  Dickinson,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


John  L.  Devotion,  July  14, 1843. 
Wm.  L.  Brewer,  July  12,  1844. 
John  A.  Lathrop,  July  12,  1844. 
Edward  W.  Eells,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
H.  C.  Bridgham,  July  10,  1845. 


David  Young,  July  10,  1845. 
H.  Hobart  Roath,  July  9,  1846. 
P.  M.  Judson,  July  9,  1846. 
James  D.  Mowrey,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
James  A.  Hovey,  July  15,  1847. 


Unity,  No.  4,  New  London. 


O.  F.  Smith,  July  10, 1845. 
George  W.  Brown,  July  10,  1845. 
Allen  S.  Wightman,  Jan.  15,  1846. 

Devotion,  No.  5,  Danbury. 


C.  C.  Culver,  Jan.  J5,  1846. 
Robert  B.  Jackson,  July  15,  1847. 


J.  Greenwood,  Jr.,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
Munsou  A.  Shepard,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
James  R.  Greenwood,  Jan.  15, 1846. 
William  W.  Bedient,  Jan.  15,  1846. 


James  P.  Saunders,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Wm.  F.  Hoyt,  July  9,  1846. 
Ethel  T.  Farnum,  July  9,  1846. 
Wm.  A.  Judd,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


Sowheag,  No.  6,  Middletown. 


Thomas  C.  Simpson,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
Origen  Utley,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
Erastus  H.  Booth,  Jan.  9,  1845. 


John  S.  Parmelee,  July  10,  1845. 
Dennis  Sage,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Townsend  P.  Abell,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


Midian,  No.  7,  Hartford. 


A.  M.  Gordon,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
John  W.  Johnson,  Jan  9,  1845. 
Aaron  Morley,  July  10,  1845. 
Henry  L.  Miller,  Jan.  15,  1846. 


Edson  Fessenden,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Wm.  H.  Sweetland,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
M.  M.  Merriman,  July  15,  1847. 
O.  D.  Seymour,  July  15,  1847. 


Mount  Herman,  No.  8,  Bridgeport. 


Gilson  Landon,  Jan.  14, 1847. 
Joseph  Crosby,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Dwight  Morris,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


A.  B.  Beers,  July  10,  1845. 
S.  B.  Brittan,  July  10,  1845. 
George  S.  Sanford,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
E.  B.  Stevens,  July  9,  1846. 

Kabaosa,  No.  9,  Norwalk. 

James  A.  Quintard,  Jan.  15,  1846.  Cholwell  J.  Gruman,  Jan.  15,  1846. 

P.  L.  Cunningham,  Jan.  15,  1846.  George  W.  Smith,  July  9,  1846. 

Charity,  No.  10,  Mystic  Bridge. 

Wm.  Meeker,  July  15,  1847.  |  Amos  Clift,  July  15,  1847. 

Connecticut,  No.  11,  Hartford. 


Ezra  Clarke,  Jr.,  July  15,  1847. 
R.  G.  Drake,  July  15,  1847. 
Wm  B.  Davis,  July  15,  1847. 


A.  C.  Goodman,  July  15,  1847. 
Elihu  Geer,  July  15, 1847. 


PROCEEDINGS 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  LO.O.F,  OF  CONNECTICUT, 


SEMI-ANNUAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Jan.  13,  1848. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  in  regular  session,  at  2  o'clock  P.  M. 

PRESENT : 

M.  W.  MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.  E.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.  W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  Grand  Representative, 

EL1PHALET  G.  STORER,  Grand  Sentinel,  pro  tern. 

After  prayers  by  the  Grand  High  Priest,  the  Grand  En- 
campment was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Scribe  proceeded  to  read  the  proceedings  of 
last  session,  when,  on  motion,  the  further  reading  was  dis- 
pensed with,  the  proceedings  having  been  printed. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  a  committee  to  examine  the 
credentials  of  candidates  for  admission  to  membership  in  the 
Grand  Encampment,  consisting  of  P.  G.  P.  Wrn.  E.  San  ford 
and  Pat.  J.  W.  Johnson,  who  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Elections  would  report  as  correct  the  following 
named  Patriarchs : 

C.  P.  Samuel  H.  Harris, 
H.  P.  Lucius  Peck, 
P.  H.  P.  L.  D.  Allen, 
C.  P.  W.  B.  Casey, 
H.  P.  Calvin  Northrop, 
C.  P.  E.  S.  Quintard, 
C.  P.  John  H.  Mills, 
H.  P.  J.  J.  Twiss, 
C.  P.  Joseph  Olmsted,  Jr., 
H.  P.  Robert  M.  Abbe, 
C.  P.  Robert  H.  Lock  wood, 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

WM.  E.  SANFORD, 
JOHN  W.  JOHNSON. 
13 


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Unity, 

4. 

Sowheag, 

6. 

Midian, 

7. 

Kabaosa, 

9. 

Winsted, 

12. 

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12. 

II  him  an, 

13. 

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13. 

'    Wascussee, 

14. 

90  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

Whereupon  the  above  named  candidates  were  admitted  and 
instructed  in  the  work  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 
The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  : 

OFFICERS  AND  PATRIARCHS  : — We  are  again  assembled  in  Grand 
Encampment,  for  the  purpose  of  legislating  for  the  Order  entrusted 
to  our  care.  In  conformity  with  the  usage  in  this  State,  I  present 
you  with  a  synopsis  of  my  official  acts  since  our  last  session,  and 
make  such  suggestions  for  your  consideration  as  occur  to  me,  re- 
quiring your  attention. 

On  the  28th  day  of  October,  I  instituted  Winsted  Encampment, 
No.  12,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  presented  the  charter  granted  at  the  last 
session.  After  the  institution,  five  brothers  were  initiated  and  ex- 
alted to  the  R.  P.  degree,  and  one  admitted  by  card,  when  the  follow- 
ing Patriarchs  were  elected  to  office,  viz  : — J.  H.  Mills,  C.  P.  ;  J.  J. 
Twiss,  H.  P. ;  S.  R.  Weller,  S.  W. ;  William  S.  Phillips,  Scribe  ; 
Orlando  Pease,  Treas. ;  William  S.  Wetmore,  J.  W.  ;  and  were  in- 
stalled in  ample  form. 

On  the  22d  day  of  October,  I  received  a  petition  from  seven  Pa- 
triarchs residing  in  the  village  of  Warehouse  Point,  for  an  Encamp- 
ment to  be  located  at  that  place,  by  the  name  of  Hinman  Encamp- 
ment, No.  13,  1.  O.  O.  F.  Said  petition  was  accompanied  by  re- 
commendations from  G.  S.  W.  Willey,  D.  G.  P.  Goodman,  and  by 
Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  11.  I  accordingly  granted  a  dispen- 
sation, subject  to  your  approval,  and  on  the  29th  day  of  October, 
assisted  by  P.  H.  P.  J.  H.  Waite,  of  Middlesex  Encampment,  No.  9, 
of  Massachusetts,  Patriarchs  Goodrich,  Ely,  and  Burt,  of  Connecti- 
cut Encampment,  No.  1 1,  and  Patriarchs  Oilman  and  Wilder,  of  Mi- 
dian  Encampment,  No.  7,  I  instituted  the  same,  and  installed  the  fol- 
lowing named  officers,  viz  :  Joseph  Olmsted,  Jr.,  C.  P.  ;  R.  M.  Abbe, 
H.  P.;  R.  Thrall,  S.  W.  ;  J.  D.  Chapman,  Scribe;  C.  A.  Lord, 
Treas. ;  C.  A.  Chase,  J.  W.  Three  brothers  were  initiated  and  ad- 
vanced to  the  R.  P.  degree.  This  Encampment  now  numbers 
eighteen  members  ;  and  from  their  intelligence,  their  standing  in  the 
community,  and  their  zeal  in  Odd  Fellowship,  I  cannot  but  predict 
for  them  a  series  of  prosperity. 

On  the  23d  day  of  October,  I  received  a  petition  from  seven  Pa- 
triarchs residing  in  Stamford,  for  an  Encampment  to  be  located  in 
that  place,  to  be  known  and  hailed  by  the  name  of  Wascussee  En- 
campment, No.  14,  I.  O.  0.  F.  Said  petition  being  accompanied  by 
a  recommendation  from  Kabaosa  Encampment,  No.  9,  I  granted  a 
dispensation,  subject  to  your  approval,  and  on  the  26th  day  of  No- 
vember, accompanied  by  P.  H.  P.  E.  T.  Farnum,  I  repaired  to 
Stamford  and  instituted  the  Encampment.  The  following  named 
Patriarchs  were  elected  and  installed  into  office,  viz : — R.  H.  Lock- 
wood,  C.  P. ;  H.  N.  Hudson,  H.  P. ;  Chauncey  Ayres,  S.  W. ; 
J.  P.  Tobias,  Scribe  ;  Edward  Caperon,  T/eas.  ;  J.  T.  Pratt,  J.  W. 
From  my  acquaintance  with  the  character  and  standing  of  the  offi- 


1848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  91 

cers  of  this  Encampment,  and  the  acknowledged  high  reputation  of 
Rippowam  Lodge,  from  which  it  must  mainly  derive  its  support,  I 
have  no  doubt  of  its  ultimate  success. 

I  have  this  day  received  a  petition,  accompanied  by  the  charter 
fee,  for  an  Encampment  to  be  located  in  Bristol.  Said  petition  is 
signed  by  seven  members  of  Connecticut  Encampment.  I  would 
recommend  the  petition  to  your  favorable  consideration. 

On  the  15th  of  November,  at  the  request  of  the  officers  of  Hinman 
Encampment,  I  made  an  official  visit  to  Midian  Encampment,  for  the 
purpose  of  investigating  some  reported  irregularities;  but,  on  inquiry, 
I  found  nothing  of  which  I  could  take  notice. 

1  would  suggest  the  necessity  of  so  altering  the  Constitution  of 
this  Grand  Encampment,  and  the  Constitution  of  Subordinates,  as 
hereafter  to  admit  none  but  Past  Chief  Patriarchs  and  Past  High 
Priests  to  the  privileges  of  the  Grand  Encampment;  to  make  it  ob- 
ligatory upon  the  subordinates  to  acknowledge  the  principle  of  bene- 
fits ;  and  to  confine  the  appointment  of  D.  G.  P.  to  the  P.  C.  P.  I 
believe  these  alterations  are  required  by  the  Digest  of  the  Laws,  as 
adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  I  would  also 
suggest  the  propriety  of  providing  by  law  for  the  appointment  of  the 
various  standing  committees  of  this  R.  W.  body. 

M.  A.  SHEPARD,  G.  Patriarch. 

New  Haven,  January  13,  1848. 

The  Grand  Scribe  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  : 

In  compliance  with  a  now  established  custom  of  the  Order,  I 
herewith  present  a  report  of  such  matters  within  the  province  of  the 
Grand  Scribe,  as  the  Grand  Encampment  may  need  cognizance  of. 

To  the  proceedings  of  the  two  last  sessions,  (which  were  pub- 
lished in  compliance  with  a  vote  of  the  last  session,)  I  prepared  and 
appended  an  abstract  of  the  reports  of  subordinate  Encampments 
for  the  past  year,  together  with  a  list  of  officers,  past  officers,  and 
members  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

In  the  reports  of  subordinates,  so  much  imperfection  exists  as  to 
render  difficult  any  attempt  to  present  a  view  of  the  condition  and 
progress  of  the  Order.  Until  the  last  annual  session,  none  of  the 
subordinates  reported  the  amount  paid  for  benefits,  and  then  but  par- 
tial returns  were  made.  Another  important  item  is  likewise  deficient 
in  the  reports,  and  not.  provided  for  by  any  law,  viz  :  the  amount  of 
funds  on  hand.  These,  with  the  amount  of  receipts,  furnish  data 
from  which  can  be  ascertained,  with  considerable  precision,  the  ratio 
of  income  and  expense  in  the  Order,  and  enable  us  to  arrive  at  accu- 
rate conclusions  as  to  the  proper  amount  of  premiums  or  benefits 
which  Encampments  can  pay  their  members  without  impairing  their 
funds.  A  lamentable  remissness  has  existed  in  the  Order,  ever  since 
its  establishment,  in  regard  to  the  acquirement  of  statistical  informa- 
tion relating  to  the  income,  expenses,  and  amount  of  premiums,  in 


92  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

the  various  branches  of  the  Order ;  no  steps,  so  far  as  I  can  learn, 
have  been  taken  to  further  this  important  object. 

In  all  other  institutions  for  insurance,  and  particularly  that  of  life 
insurance,  facts  and  other  data  have  been  carefully  treasured  up  from 
year  to  year,  through  a  long  period.  Thus  arranged,  they  enable  the 
various  bodies  thus  engaged  to  calculate  the  chances  of  loss  of  life, 
or  even  property,  with  a  near  approximation  to  certainty.  Had  the 
same  care  been  bestowed  on  facts  so  easily  collected  in  our  Order, 
and  they  collated  from  year  to  year,  much  of  the  disappointment  so 
often  met  with  in  the  newly  established  branches  of  our  Order,  would 
have  been  avoided,  and  a  larger  fund,  and  a  wider  extended  useful- 
ness, would  have  been  the  portion  of  our  venerated  institution. 

I  recommend  such  enactments  as  will  enable  us  to  collect  the  defi- 
cient information  of  the  past,  and  secure  precision  and  punctuality 
for  the  future. 

In  arranging  the  list  of  members,  I  found  much  uncertainty  from 
the  imperfection  of  our  early  records,  and  probably  many  errors  exist 
therein,  which  can  only  be  corrected  by  the  recollections  of  the  mem- 
bers. I  shall  be  glad  to  avail  myself  of  any  information  which  will 
assist  me  in  making  the  list  complete  and  correct. 

Since  the  last  session,  I  have  opened  a  set  of  books,  embracing 
the  accounts  between  the  Grand  Encampment  and  its  subordinates, 
from  the  institution  of  this  R.  W.  body.  As  no  such  accounts  had 
hitherto  been  kept,  some  doubt  existed  as  to  their  accuracy  ;  I  have, 
therefore,  transmitted  to  each  subordinate  a  copy  of  its  account  for 
adjustment.  From  the  want  of  such  accounts,  at  the  last  session, 
the  report  of  a  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  semi-annual  re- 
ports in  regard  to  the  amounts  to  be  credited  to  the  several  Encamp- 
ments, was  incorrect  in  some  particulars,  as  will  be  seen  by  refer- 
ence to  the  accounts. 

I  deem  it  necessary  to  say  here,  that  in  thus  referring  to  various 
deficiencies  and  irregularities,  I  do  not  think  them  attributable  to  the 
fault  of  any  of  the  officers  who  have  preceded  me,  and  hope  it  may 
not  be  so  construed.  Those  officers  have  probably  done  all  that 
could  have  been  expected  of  them  under  the  circumstances.  The 
difficulty,  in  my  apprehension,  is  attributable  to  other  causes.  The 
Grand  Encampment  has  held  its  sessions  immediately  after  those  of 
the  Grand  Lodge,  when  both  the  officers  and  members,  fatigued  by 
attendance  on  its  sessions,  have  found  neither  time  nor  inclina- 
tion to  give  the  business  that  care  and  attention  which  it  demanded. 
The  low  state  of  this  branch  of  the  Order  in  the  State,  in  compari- 
son with  the  other,  I  have  no  doubt  is  attributable,  in  a  good  degree, 
to  this  source.  I  respectfully  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  propo- 
sition now  before  us,  to  fix  the  time  of  the  sessions  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  anterior  to  that  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

I  have,  according  to  direction,  completed  the  charter  of  this  Grand 
Encampment,  and  had  it  suitably  mounted.  I  have  also  procured  a 
book-case  suited  to  our  wants. 

I  would  also  recommend  that  the  Grand  Scribe  be  authorized  to 


1848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  93 

publish  the  proceedings  immediately  after  each  session,  instead  of 
annually.  The  difference  in  cost  will  be  trifling,  and  the  convenience 
to  the  subordinates  will  be  very  great. 

Lucius  A.  THOMAS,  G.  Scribe. 

The  reports  of  the  G.  Patriarch  and  G.  Scribe  were  accept- 
ed and  referred  to  a  special  committee  consisting  of  P.  G.  P. 
Brewer,  G.  S.  W.  Willey,  and  Pat.  Utley. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  presented  his  semi-annual  report, 
which  was  referred  to  a  committee  consisting  of  G.  S.  W. 
"Willey  and  Pats.  Utley  and  Crosby,  who  reported  it  correct. 

The  semi-annual  reports  of  subordinates  were  referred  to  a 
special  committee  consisting  of  Pat.  Croswell,  G.  J.  W.  Gru- 
man,  and  Pat.  Abbe. 

Br.  D.  W.  Patterson,  of  Owego  Lodge,  No.  204,  of  the  State 
of  New  York,  applied  for  dispensation  allowing  him  admission 
to  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order,  within  the  jurisdiction 
of  this  G.  Encampment,  which  was  accompanied  by  permis- 
sion and  recommendation  of  the  G.  Patriarch  of  the  G.  En- 
campment of  New  York. 

On  motion,  the  G.  Patriarch  was  authorized  to  grant  a  dis- 
pensation to  Br.  Patterson. 

The  committee  on  the  reports  of  the  G.  Patriarch  and  G. 
Scribe  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  and 
committee  discharged: 

To  the  R.  W  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut: 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the  M.  W.  G. 
Patriarch  and  G.  Scribe,  beg  leave  respectfully  to  report — That  they 
would  recommend  that  the  following  select  committees  of  three  mem- 
bers each  be  raised  upon  the  subjects  hereinafter  named,  to  wit : 

Upon  so  much  of  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to 
Charters  for  new  Encampments  ; 

Upon  so  much  of  the  G.  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  the  altera- 
tion of  the  Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment ; 

Upon  so  much  of  the  report  of  the  R.  W.  G.  Scribe  as  relates  to 
the  Reports  of  Subordinates. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted,  in  Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity. 

W.  L.  BREWER,  \ 
J.  M.  WILLEY,    >  Committee. 
O.  UTLEY,  j 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  P.  G.  P.  Sanford  and  Pats. 
Goodman  and  Clarke,  of  No.  11,  Committee  on  Charters  for 
new  Encampments  ;  G.  Scribe  Thomns,  G.  S.  W.  Willey,  and 
Pat.  E.  G.  Storer,  Committee  on  the  alteration  of  the  Constitu- 
tion of  Grand  Encampment;  and  G.  H.  P.  Abell  and  Pats. 
Johnson  and  Olmsted,  Committee  on  the  Reports  of  Subordi- 
nates. 


94  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

The  following  memorials  were  presented  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut: 

The  memorial  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represent,  that  they 
are  members  of  Farmers  and  Mechanics  Lodge,  No.  22,  I.  O;  0.  F., 
under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Right  Worthy  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State 
of  Connecticut,  that  they  have  attained  to  the  Scarlet  Degree  of  the 
Order  and  are  in  good  standing,  that  they  are  desirous  of  being 
initiated  into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order,  and  that  for  rea- 
sons which  they  deem  satisfactory,  and  for  objections  which  are  "  in- 
superable" they  cannot  unite  with  Hinman  Encampment,  located  in 
Warehouse  Point,  Ct.  And  therefore  pray  that  they  may  be  permit- 
ted to  unite  with  Midian  Encampment  in  the  city  of  Hartford. 
Broadbrook,  Dec.  '47. 

(Signed)      HORATIO  N.  BARROW,  C.  V.  PECKHAM,  JOHN  CLARK, 
ALFRED  E.  DAY,  JONAS  HOLMES. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  memorial  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represent,  that  they 
are  members  of  Pine  Meadow  Lodge,  No.  39,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  under  the 
jurisdiction  of  the  Right  Worthy  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  Con- 
necticut, that  they  have  all  attained  to  the  Scarlet  Degree  of  the  Or- 
der and  are  in  good  standing,  that  they  are  desirous  of  being  initiated 
into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order,  and  that  for  reasons  which 
they  deem  satisfactory,  (and  for  objections  which  are  insuperable,) 
they  cannot  unite  with  Hinman  Encampment,  located  in  Warehouse 
Point,  and  do  therefore  pray  that  they  may  be  permitted  to  unite  with 
Midian  Encampment  in  the  city  of  Hartford. 
Dec.  10,  1847. 
(Signed)  DANIEL  CRAGG,  RAMSAY  DOUGLASS,  JAMES  DOUGLASS. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  memorial  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represents,  that  they 
are  members  of  Thompsonville  Lodge,  No.  45,  of  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Right  Worthy 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  Connecticut ;  that  they  have  attained 
to  the  Scarlet  Degree  of  the  Order,  and  are  in  good  standing ;  that 
they  are  desirous  of  being  initiated  into  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the 
Order,  and  that  for  reasons  which  they  deem  satisfactory,  and  for  ob- 
jections which  are  "  insuperable,"  they  cannot  unite  with  Hinman 
Encampment,  located  at  Warehouse  Point,  and  therefore  pray  that 
they  may  be  permitted  to  unite  with  Midian  Encampment  in  the  city 
of  Hartford. 

Signed,  G.  W.  MARTIN,  GEORGE  C.  OWEN,  P.  G.,  JOHN  HALLAS, 
JAS.  WORTHINGTON,  JOHN  OATES,  DAVID  HALLAS,  JOHN 
SECKELL,  V.  G.,  NATHANEAL  KING,  THOS.  M.  KNIGHT, 
JOHN  LAUERWEIN,  JAMES  WYLLIE,  MATTHEW  ANDER- 
SON, A.  J.  TINKHAM,  JERE  D.  EGLESTON,  JOHN  KENYON, 
MANNING  WHEELOCK,  JAMES  BIDWELL,  THOMAS  SMALL, 
I.  T.  PEASE,  DONALD  GRAHAM,  JACHIN  ILLINGWORTH, 
DAVID  L.  PEELER,  WM.  BROOKES,  H.  C.  BAGO. 


1848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  95 

After  some  discussion,  it  was  moved,  that  the  petitioners 
have  leave  to  withdraw:  carried,  21  to  4. 

The  By-Laws  of  Nos.  11  and  12,  and  amendments  to  By- 
Laws  of  No.  8,  were  submitted  and  referred  to  a  committee 
consisting  of  G.  S.  W.  Willey,  Pat.  Utley,  and  P.  G.  P.  Brewer. 

Pat.  Gordon,  of  No.  7,  called  in  question  the  right  of  the 
Grand  Scribe  to  leave  out  from  the  printed  abstract  any  por- 
tion of  the  records  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  as  appeared  in 
the  record  of  last  session,  p.  63.  The  Grand  Patriarch  decided 
it  to  be  at  the  discretion  of  the  G.  Scribe.  Pat.  Gordon  offer- 
ed a  resolution  to  that  effect,  which  was  deemed  unnecessary, 
and  the  subject  indefinitely  postponed. 

The  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  By-Laws  of  sub- 
ordinates submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment: 

The  select  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  By-Laws  of  sub- 
ordinates, beg  leave  to  ask,  that  the  committee  be  continued  to  the 
next  regular  session,  that  a  more  full  examination  may  be  had  of  the 
documents  placed  in  their  hands. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted,  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

J.  M.  WILLEY,  >  n 

~    TT  >  Committee. 

O.  UTLEY,          $ 

The  following  committee  reported  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  : 

The  select  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  report 
of  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch  as  relates  to  the  alteration  of  the  Consti- 
tution, beg  leave  respectfully  to  report — That  in  the  opinion  of  the 
committee,  a  complete  and  thorough  revision  of  the  Constitution  is 
required  ;  and  as  the  time  during  which  this  Grand  Encampment  will 
be  in  session  will  not  be  sufficient  to  enable  the  committee  to  give 
due  consideration  to  so  important  a  subject,  they  would  submit  the 
following  resolution. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted,  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,  \ 
J.  M.  WILLEY,  >  Committee. 
E.  G.  STORER,  } 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  be  appointed,  with  instruc- 
tions to  revise  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  in  accordance  with  the 
Digest  and  decisions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S. 

Report  accepted,  resolution  adopted,  and  G.  Sec.  Thomas, 
Pat.  F.  Croswell,  and  P.  G.  P.  William  E.  Sanford  appointed 
the  committee,  as  recommended  in  the  resolution. 

The  following  proposition  to  amend  the  Constitution  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  was  submitted  : 


96  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

The  undersigned  hereby  propose  that  the  Constitution  and  By- 
Laws  of  the  Grand  Encampment  be  amended  so  as  to  conform  to 
the  laws  and  decisions  promulgated  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,  of  No.  1, 
J.  M.  WILLEY,  of  No.  2, 
W.  L.  BREWER,  of  No.  3, 
JOSEPH  OLMSTED,  JR.,  of  No.  13. 

The  committee  on  returns  of  subordinates  made  the  follow- 
ing report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  : 

The  undersigned,  Committee  on  Returns,  respectfully  report — 
That  they  have  examined  the  returns  of  the  following  subordinate 
Encampments,  and  find  them  correct,  viz  :  Sassacus,  No.  1  ;  Pal- 
myra, No.  3  ;  Unity,  No.  4  ;  Sowheag,  No.  6  ;  Mount  Hermon,  No. 
8  ;  Kabaosa,  No.  9  ;  Connecticut,  No.  11.  There  were  no  returns 
presented  from  Nos.  2,  7,  and  10. 
Respectfully  submitted,  by 

FRED.  CROSWELL,  ~\     . 
R.  M.  ABBE,  >  Committee. 

C.  J.  GRUMAN,       j 
New  Haven,  January  13,  1848. 

The  following  amendments  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand 
Encampment,  laid  on  the  table  at  a  previous  session,  [see  pp. 
57  and  66,]  were  called  up  for  consideration,  viz : 

To  amend  Art.  I,  section  2,  by  erasing  all  after  the  words 
"  Grand  Encampment,"  in  the  third  line,  making  the  section 
as  follows : 

Sec.  2.  The  Grand  Encampment  shall  be  composed  of  the  Past 
Chief  Patriarchs  and  Past  High  Priests  in  membership  in  the  En- 
campments subordinate  to  the  Grand  Encampment. 

To  amend  Art.  IV,  section  1,  by  substituting  the  following: 
Sec.  1.  The  regular  sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be 
held  in  each  year  on  the  Tuesday  next  preceding  the  second  Wed- 
nesday of  July  [and  January.] 

On  motion,  Sec.  1  was  amended  by  adding  after  July,  "  and 
January." 

After  some  debate,  the  amendments  were  unanimously 
adopted. 

The  committee  on  so  much  of  the  G.  Patriarch's  report  as 
relates  to  Charters  for  subordinates,  made  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted,  and  the  Charters  therein  named  granted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  : 

The  Committee  on  New  Charters  have  examined  the  petitions  for 
Encampments  to  be  located  at  Bristol,  at  Warehouse  Point,  and  at 


]848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  97 

Stamford,  and  recommend  that  Charters  in  accordance  with  the  laws 
of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  granted  for  that  purpose. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

WM.  E.  SANFORD,  Chairman  of  Com. 

Pat.  Harris,  of  No.  1,  submitted  the  following  resolution, 
which  was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  Art.  II,  clause  7th,  of  the  Constitution  for  Subor- 
dinate Encampments,  be  amended  by  inserting  after  the  word  "  sus- 
pended," in  the  first  line  of  said  clause,  the  following  words  :  "  ex- 
cept for  non-payment  of  dues." 

G.  Sec.  Thomas  submitted  the  following  resolution,  which 
passed  : 

Resolved,  That  hereafter  subordinate  Encampments  be  required  to 
pay  ten  per  cent,  on  all  receipts,  instead  of  on  the  minimum  rates 
fixed  by  the  Grand  Encampment. 

G.  Sec.  Thomas  moved  that  clause  2d,  section  2d,  Art.  II, 
Constitution  for  Subordinates,  be  amended  by  striking  out  the 
words,  "  It  shall  be  optional  with  this  Encampment  to  pay 
benefits,"  which  was  decided  in  the  negative. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to  procure  one 
hundred  copies  of  the  Digest  of  the  Laws  of  the  Order,  and 
supply  them  to  members  of  the  Order  at  37^  cents  each. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to  print  an  ab- 
stract of  the  proceedings  at  the  close  of  each  session. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  ad- 
journed. 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


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98  Grand  Treasurer's  Report  [Jan. 


GRAND  TREASURER'S  ACCOUNT. 

Grand  Encampment,  L  O.  O.  F.,  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  G.  T. 

DR.     July  16,  1847,  To  cash  paid  J.  S.  Parmelee,   -     -     -  $5.00 

"           "             "          "  P.  Demick,     -     -     -     -  16.00 

"          "  J.  W.  Johnson,    -     -     -  5.00 

"           "             "          "  N.  H.  Roath,       -     -     -  9.00 

"          "  Wm.  L.  Brewer,       -     -  9.00 

"            "              "          "  Wm.  L.  Brewer,       -     -  5.95 

"  Wm.  H.  Stanley,      -     -  9.01 

"           "             "          "  E.  B.  Smith,  -     -     -     -  75 

"           "             "          "  M.  A.  Shepard,   -     -     -  6.00 

Nov.    3,     "             "          "  G.  L.  U.  S.  for  Dues,  20.00 

Oct.  27,     "             "          "  G.  Rep.  Brewer,     -     -  50.00 

"  G.  L.  U.  S.  for  Books,  6.00 

Jan.  13,  1848,         "          "  J.  Kennedy,    ....  2.00 

"           "       To  balance  to  new  account,      ...  58.20 

$201.91 

CR.     July  16,  1847,  By  balance  from  old  account,  $5.64 

"           "  "  Cash  for  dues  of  No.  1,  10.57 

"           "  "  "       "         "          "     3,  15.50 

"  "  "     '"         "          «     4,  16.13 

"  "  "       "         "           "     5,  5.59 

"            "  "  "       "         «          "     6,  7.88 

"  "  "       "         "          "     7,  24.10 

"           "  "  "       "    cards  for  "     7,  2.21 

"           "  "  "       "    dues  of    "     8,  6.93 

"           "  "  "       "         "           "     9,  11.85 

"           "  "  "       "         "          "  10,  6.31 

"            "  "  "       "         "          "   11,  29.20 

"  "  "       "    Charter    "11,  30.00 

"           "  "  "       "         "          "  12,  30.00 


$201.91 

The  undersigned,  Committee  of  Finance,  have  examined  the  above 
account,  and  find  it  correct. 

J.    M.    WlLLEY, 

O.  UTLEY, 
J.  CROSBY, 


1848.]          Returns  of  Subordinate  Encampments. 


99 


Abstract  of  the  Returns  of  Subordinate  Encampments,  for  the  term 
ending  January,  1848. 


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Sassacus,      No.  1, 

15 

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1 

3 

0    74i  0 

$226.37 

$463.00 

$21.14 

Oriental,             2, 

0 

0 

0 

0 

(1 

0 

0 

17 

(I 

19.00 

1.90 

Palmyra,             3, 

4 

0 

0 

0 

0 

(I 

0 

83 

I) 

119.37 

10.33 

Unity,                  4, 

1 

0 

0 

(1 

0 

1 

0 

62 

1 

57.87 

69.67 

5.39 

Devotion,            5, 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1 

0 

25 

0 

68.91 

6.89 

Sowheag,            6, 

2 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

30 

0 

47.63 

4.76 

Midian,*             7, 

Mount  Hermon,  8, 

2 

1 

0 

0 

0 

2 

0 

36 

0 

56.50 

4.85 

Kabaosa,              9, 

11 

0 

0 

0 

6 

0 

tl 

36 

0 

142.56 

10^5 

Charity,*            10, 

Connecticut,      11, 

6 

0 

0 

0 

7 

0 

0 

57 

0 

102.37 

7.81 

Winsted.t          12, 

Hinman.t           13, 

Wascus8ee,t      14, 

Total,    .    .     . 

46 

1 

0 

0 

14 

7 

1 

420 

1 

$840.58 

$532.67 

$73.42 

*  No.  reports.  t  Conduct  unbecoming  an  Odd  Fellow  and  a  man. 

t  First  term  not  finished. 


ICT  No  reports  of  relief  have  been  received. 


NOTICE. 

The  following  enactments  of  the  Grand  Encampment  at 
the  last  session,  require  the  attention  of  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments. 

The  time  at  which  the  Grand  Encampment  holds  its  sessions, 
has  been  altered  to  the  Tuesday  next  preceding  the  second 
Wednesday  of  July  and  January. 

The  Grand  Encampment  is  to  be  composed  only  of  Past 
Chief  Patriarchs  and  Past  High  Priests,  and  not  those  officers 
elect,  as  heretofore. 

The  dues  of  subordinate  Encampments  will  be  ten  per  cent, 
on  all  receipts,  and  not  on  the  minimum  rates,  as  heretofore. 

The  Grand  Encampment  will  therefore  hold  its  next  session 
at  New  Haven,  Tuesday,  the  llth  day  of  July,  at  2  o'clock 
P.M. 

Lucius  A.  THOMAS,  G.  Scribe. 


•  ,       •„•,     "  ,-n        f    * 

PROCEEDINGS 

OF 

GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  LO.O.F,  OF  CONNECTICUT,    fc 

ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  July  11,  1848. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecti- 
cut convened  this  day  in  annual  session. 

PRESENT: 

31.  E.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  G.  H.  P.,  Acting  Grand  Patriarch, 

R.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  Grand  High  Priest,  pro  tern. 

R.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.  W.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  Grand  Representative  G.  Lodge  U.  S. 

W.  AARON  MORLEY,  Grand  Sentinel,  pro  tern. 

W.  ALLEN  S.  WIGHTMAN,  Deputy  Grand  Sentinel, 

and  a  representation  from  the  several  subordinates  under  this 
jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Grand  Of- 
ficers took  their  stations,  and  after  the  Throne  of  Grace  had 
been  addressed  by  the  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest,  the  Grand 
Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  was,  on  mo- 
tion, dispensed  with. 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  then  appointed  a  committee 
on  credentials,  viz  :  P.  G.  P.  Wm.  L.  Brewer,  Pats.  Origen  Ut- 
ley  and  Ezra  Clark,  Jr. ;  who  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Elections  would  report  as  correct  the  following 
named  Patriarchs  : 

Charles  Hull,  A.  Chichester,  F.  Ball,  >    f    n  Mn      , 

A    o.  j  TT   XT  r>  >  oi    Devotion,      JNo.    o. 

A.  Stevens,  and  H.  N.  Bennett,       $ 

H.  E.  Bissell,  "    Kabaosa,         "       9. 

John  Burt,  "    Connecticut,   "     11. 

Chauncey  Ayres,  "    Wascussee,     "     14. 

G.  W.  Bartholomew  and  Adna  Whiting,  "    Montevideo,    "     15. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

WM.  L.  BREWER,  \ 

EZRA  CLARK,  Jun.  >  Committee. 

O.  UTLEY,  ) 

16 


102  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

The  report  was  accepted,  and  the  above  named  candidates 
introduced  and  properly  instructed. 

The  acting  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  re- 
port : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  : 

OFFICERS  AND  PATRIARCHS, — Under  the  protection  of  a  benignant 
Providence,  we  are  again  assembled,  in  annual  session,  to  ponder 
upon  the  lessons  of  our  past  experience,  find  our  present  bearings, 
and  legislate  for  the  future. 

It  has  been  customary  for  our  Grand  Patriarchs,  on  occasions  simi- 
lar to  this,  to  submit  a  succinct  statement  of  their  official  proceedings 
through  the  preceding  term.  The  exigence  which  has  placed  me 
in  this  chair,  renders  my  present  duty  susceptible  of  an  easy  dis- 
charge. 

The  subordinate  Encampments  have  been  officially  informed,  by  a 
circular  from  the  Grand  Scribe,  of  the  death  of  our  Most  Worthy 
Grand  Patriarch,  Munson  A.  Shepard,  on  the  29th  day  of  February 
last.  It  is  probably  unnecessary  that  I  should  review  the  circum- 
stances of  his  sickness  and  death,  or  enlarge  upon  the  excellencies  of 
his  character,  or  the  regularity  of  his  life.  By  those  to  whom  he  was 
the  best  known,  he  was  the  most  esteemed  ;  and  the  members  of 
this  branch  of  our  Order  need  the  persuasions  of  no  highly-wrought 
eulogy  to  convince  them  that  in  the  early  departure  of  our  late  Grand 
Patriarch,  we  have  reason  to  lament  the  loss  of  a  consistent,  intelli- 
gent, and  devoted  supporter  of  our  Institution.  I  would  respectfully 
recommend  the  adoption  of  some  suitable  expression  of  our  feelings 
of  respect  and  affection  for  the  memory  of  our  late  M.  W.  Grand 
Patriarch. 

The  official  business  coming  before  me  has  been  limited,  and  in 
the  main  unimportant.  A  charter  had  been  granted  by  my  prede- 
cessor to  certain  Patriarchs  and  Brothers  in  Bristol ;  and  on  the  7th 
of  March,  I  empowered  Pat.  Wm.  B.  Davis,  D.  G.  P.,  of  Hartford,  to 
open  and  institute  an  Encampment,  on  the  15th  day  of  March,  in 
Bristol.  Accordingly,  on  the  last  named  day,  D.  G.  P.  Davis,  as- 
sisted by  P.  C.  P.  John  W.  Johnson,  of  No.  7,  and  Patriarchs  E.  D. 
Tiffany,  H.  Hubbard,  C.  F.  Howard,  A.  Ferry,  and  C.  P.  Brown,  of 
No.  11,  instituted  in  Bristol,  Ct.,  an  Encampment,  to  be  known  and 
styled  as  Montevideo  Encampment,  No.  15,  I.  0.  0.  F.  The  fol- 
lowing Patriarchs  were  elected  to  office  and  installed  in  regular  form  : 
G.W.Bartholomew,  C.  P. ;  Adna  Whiting,  H.  P. ;  E.  Foster,  S.W.; 
H.  L.  Welch,  Scribe ;  F.  Lamb,  Treas. ;  R.  Ferry,  J.  W.  At  the 
evening  session,  nine  brothers  were  admitted  to  membership,  and 
duly  exalted  to  the  R.  P.  degree.  The  prospects  of  this  new  En- 
campment are  represented  as  being  very  encouraging.  The  breth- 
ren in  Bristol  received  and  entertained  their  guests  with  the  greatest 
courtesy  and  kindness.  Their  virtues  and  zeal  will  not  fail  to  se- 
cure a  due  measure  of  success. 


1848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  103 

In  consequence  of  some  oversight,  the  appointment  of  Deputy 
Grand  Patriarchs  was  not  made  at  the  last  sesion,  and  I  recently  is- 
sued an  order  empowering  the  Chief  Patriarchs  to  install  their  suc- 
ceeding officers  into  their  respective  chairs  for  the  current  term. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  constitution  and  by- 
laws for  revision,  I  understand  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and  are 
prepared  to  submit  an  elaborate  and  carefully  digested  report.  It  is 
to  be  hoped  that  its  adoption  will  very  greatly  subserve  the  interests 
of  this  branch  of  the  Order  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  largely  add  to 
its  stability  and  usefulness. 

TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  A.  G.  P. 

The  report  of  the  acting  Grand  Patriarch  was  accepted,  and 
on  motion  referred  to  a  special  committee,  consisting  of  Past  G. 
Patriarchs  Andrus  and  Brewer,  and  Patriarch  Clark. 

On  motion,  a  resolution  was  adopted  directing  the  chairs  of 
the  principal  officers  of  the  Grand  Encampment  to  be  hung 
in  mourning  during  the  present  session,  in  token  of  sorrow  for 
the  death  of  our  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch ;  and  Patri- 
archs Harris  and  Storer  were  appointed  a  committee  to  carry 
the  same  into  effect. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  his  report,  which  was  re- 
ferred to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  following  petition  of  members  of  Oriental  Encampment, 
No.  2,  was  presented  and  read  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  Slate  of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F.  : 

The  undersigned,  Patriarchs  of  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  I.  0- 
O.  F.,  located  at  East  Haddam,  in  said  State,  do  respectfully  repre- 
sent, that  in  our  opinion  the  best  interests  of  said  Encampment 
would  be  promoted  by  changing  the  location  from  said  East  Haddam 
to  the  borough  of  Essex,  in  the  town  of  Saybrook  ;  and  that  said 
Encampment,  at  a  meeting  specially  held  for  that  purpose,  on  the  23d 
day  of  June,  1848,  passed  a  resolution  in  favor  of  such  change  of 
location,  with  entire  unanimity.  We  therefore  pray  that  your  R.  W. 
body  will  take  our  case  into  consideration,  and  on  finding  the  allega- 
tions herein  stated  to  be  true,  take  measures  to  establish  said  En- 
campment at  Essex  ;  and  your  petitioners,  as  in  duty  bound,  will  ever 
pray.  Dated  at  East  Haddam,  this  30th  day  of  June,  A.  D.  1848. 

J.  C.  PALMER,  P.  C.  P.  WM.  S.  TYLER,  P.  C.  P. 

R.  S.  PRATT,  P.  C.  P.  NATHAN  TYLER,  Jr.,  P.  C.  P. 

T.  C.  BORDMAN,  P.  C.  P.         E.  W.  PRATT, 

W.  B.  SMITH,  JAMES  H.  PRATT,  C.  P. 

GEORGE  DOUGLASS,  ALPHEUS  S.  SPENCER,  H.  P. 

D.  B.  WARNER,  P.  C.  P.         J.  M.  WILLEY,  P.  C.  P. 

The  above  petition  was,  on  motion,  referred  to  a  special 
committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs  J.  W.  Johnson,  Wm.  E. 
Sanford,  and  E.  G.  Storer. 


104  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

The  committee  appointed  at  the  last  session  to  revise  the 
constitution  and  by-laws  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  made  the 
following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  appointed  at  the  last  session  to  revise  the  constitu- 
tion and  laws  of  this  R.  W.  body,  respectfully  report,  that  they  have 
attended  to  the  duty  assigned  them,  and  herewith  submit  the  result 
of  their  labors.  They  have  diligently  compared  them  with  the  Di- 
gest set  forth  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  and  with  the 
former  enactments  and  decisions  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  and 
have  incorporated  such  parts  as  seemed  needful  to  make  our  code 
clear  and  explicit.  Owing  to  the  familiarity  of  most  of  our  members 
with  the  formulas  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  this  State,  the  committee 
deemed  it  a  matter  of  some  moment  to  assimilate  the  arrangement  of 
laws  and  the  order  of  business,  as  nearly  as  was  compatible  with  the 
difference  in  the  two  bodies.  All  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,        ^ 
FRED.  CROSWELL,  >  Committee. 
WM.  E.  SANFORD,  ) 

The  constitution  and  by-laws,  as  reported,  were  then  taken 
up  for  consideration. 

Art.  Ill,  sec.  4,  Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment  was 
amended  by  filling  blank  in  last  line  but  one  with  fifty.  Art. 
V,  sec.  1,  Constitution  of  Subordinates,  was  amended  by 
striking  out  all  after  the  word  Encampment,  in  fourth  line. 
Sec.  2  was  amended  by  substituting  the  words  one  half  for 
two  thirds,  in  third  line. 

Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  Grand  Encampment,  as  amend- 
ed, were  then  adopted — ayes  25,  nays  3. 

Constitution  of  Subordinates,  as  amended,  was  adopted — 
ayes  21,  nays  4. 

P.  G.  P.  Brewer  submitted  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  adopted  at  this  ses- 
sion for  the  government  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  shall  take  effect 
immediately. 

The  committee  on  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  submitted 
the  following : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  G. 
Patriarch,  beg  leave  to  recommend  that  a  select  committee  of  three 
members  be  raised  upon  so  much  as  relates  to  the  death  of  our  Most 
Worthy  Grand  Patriarch.  All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

WM.  L.  BREWER,  \ 
J.  M.  ANDRUS,       >  Committee. 
EZRA  CLARK,  Jr.   ) 


1848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  105 

The  report  was  accepted,  and  Patriarchs  Ayres,  Farnam, 
and  Andrus,  were  appointed  on  the  committee  therein  recom- 
mended. 

The  following  petition  of  members  of  Charity  Encamp- 
ment, No.  10,  was  presented  and  read  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of  Connecticut,  to  be 
holdenat  New  Haven,  on  Tuesday,  the  llth  day  of  July,  A.D.  1848: 

The  petition  of  the  subscribers  respectfully  represents,  that  they 
are  Patriarchs  and  members  in  regular  standing  of  Charity  Encamp- 
ment, No.  10,  under  your  jurisdiction,  located  at  the  village  of  Lower 
Mystic,  in  the  town  of  Stonington ;  that  it  would  be  for  the  conven- 
ience of  a  large  portion  of  the  members  of  said  Encampment,  to 
change  the  place  of  meeting  of  said  Encampment,  from  said  village 
of  Lower  Mystic  to  Stonington  borough  ;  that  said  Encampment  has 
decided  upon  such  change,  by  nearly  a  unanimous  vote,  provided  the 
consent  of  your  R.  W.  body  can  be  obtained  ;  and  that  it  would  be 
for  the  good  and  welfare  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order  in 
this  section  of  the  State  if  such  change  could  be  secured.  They 
therefore  pray  your  R.  W.  body  to  take  their  case  into  consideration, 
and  the  facts  herein  stated  being  found  true,  to  order  and  direct  that 
said  Encampment  be  removed  to  Stonington  borough,  as  herein  be- 
fore stated.  Dated  at  Stonington,  this  23d  day  of  June,  A.  D.  1848. 
CALVIN  G.  WILLIAMS,  WM.  H.  BRYANT, 

D.  B.  POTTER,  THOMAS  W.  NOYES, 

C.  H.  SMITH,  2d,  JOHN  G.  CLIFT, 

R.  C.  HANCOX,  LEMUEL  B.  PARK, 

HORACE  LEWIS,  WILLIAM  MEEKER, 

STANTON  SHEFFIELD,  AMOS  CLIFT, 

HENRY  ALCORN,  WILLIAM  KEENEY, 

JAMES  MCDONALD,  J.  R.  HALLADAY. 

PELEG  NOYES, 

On  motion,  the  above  petition  was  referred  to  the  committee 
appointed  on  the  petition  of  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2. 

On  motion  of  Pat.  Hovey,  it  was  resolved  that  a  committee 
of  three  be  appointed  to  ascertain  whether  any  members  were 
present  who  are  not  entitled  to  vote  in  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment. The  G.  P.  appointed  Pats.  Hovey,  Willey,  and  Storer 
on  said  committee. 

The  committee  on  the  petition  of  Oriental  Encampment, 
No.  2,  made  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition  of 
twelve  members  of  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  to  have  the  loca- 
tion of  their  Encampment  changed  from  East  Haddam  to  the  borough 
of  Essex,  in  the  town  of  Saybrook,  ask  leave  to  re*port,  that  in  their 
opinion  the  interests  of  Oriental  Encampment  would  be  greatly  pro- 


106  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

rooted  by  the  change  sought  for.  The  committee  therefore  recom- 
mend that  the  prayer  of  the  petitioners  be  granted.  Respectfully 
submitted.  WM.  E.  SANFORD,"] 

J.  W.  JOHNSON,       ±  Committee. 

E.  G.  STOKER,      J 

The  report  was  accepted,  and  the  following  resolution,  in- 
troduced by  P.  G.  P.  Brewer,  was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  location  of  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  be 
and  the  same  is  hereby  changed,  from  East  Haddam  to  the  borough 
of  Essex,  in  the  town  of  Saybrook. 

The  same  committee  made  the  following  report  on  the  pe- 
tition of  Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  which  was  accepted, 
and  the  accompanying  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition  of 
seventeen  members  of  Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  to  have  the  lo- 
cation of  their  Encampment  changed  from  the  village  of  Lower 
Mystic  to  the  borough  of  Stonington,  ask  leave  to  report,  that  in  their 
opinion  the  interests  of  Charity  Encampment  would  be  greatly  pro- 
moted by  the  change  sought  for.  The  committee  therefore  recom- 
mend the  adoption  of  the  following  resolution.  Respectfully  sub- 
mitted. WM.  E.  SANFORD,  J 

J.  W.  JOHNSON,      >  Committee. 
E.  G.  STOKER,       > 

Resolved,  That  the  location  of  Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  be 
and  the.  same  is  hereby  changed,  from  the  village  of  Lower  Mystic 
to  the  borough  of  Stoninglon. 

On  motion,  the  following  resolution  was  adopted  : 
Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Patriarch  be  requested  to  take  immedi- 
ate steps  to  carry  into  effect  the  above  resolutions  relative  to  Oriental 
and  Charity  Encampments. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  adjourned  to  8  o'clock  P.  M. 


At  8  o'clock  P.  M.  the  Grand  Encampment  met  pursuant  to 
adjournment. 

Pat.  Hovey,  from  the  committee  appointed  to  ascertain 
whether  any  members  were  present  not  entitled  to  vote  in  the 
Grand  Encampment,  reported,  verbally,  that  there  were  none. 
Report  accepted. 

The  committee  on  so  much  of  the  acting  G.  P's  report  as 
relates  to  the  death  of  the  late  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch, 
reported  the  foflowing  preamble  and  resolutions,  which  were 
unanimously  adopted : 


1848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  107 

Whereas  it  has  pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his  wise  Providence,  to 
remove  from  us,  by  death,  our  distinguished  head  and  eminently  be- 
loved brother,  MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  Grand  Patriarch  of  this 
Grand  Encampment  •,  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  the  Order  of  Patriarchs  at  large  has  sustained  a  loss 
of  one  of  its  brightest  ornaments,  and  the  Grand  Encampment  of 
Connecticut  in  particular  mourns  for  the  zealous  and  efficient  officer 
whom  it  one  year  ago  called  to  preside  over  its  deliberations. 

Resolved,  That  we  revere  and  cherish  the  memory  of  our  departed 
brother,  as  a  faithful  Odd  Fellow,  who  had  become  endeared  to  his 
associates  by  his  activity,  his  exemplary  courtesy,  and  practical  be- 
nevolence. 

Resolved,  That  we  hereby  tender  our  cordial  sympathies  to  the 
relatives  and  friends  of  the  deceased. 

Resolved,  That  as  a  token  of  respect  to  the  memory  of  our  deceased 
Grand  Patriarch,  the  following  biography  of  his  life  be  spread  on  the 
journal  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

CHAUNCEY  AYRES,    } 
ETHEL  T.  FARNUM,  >  Committee. 
•  JONA.  M.  ANDRUS,    ) 

MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD  was  born  in  Danbury,  Ct.,  in  the  year  1812. 
In  early  life,  his  advantages  for  intellectual  culture  were  very  limited, 
being  confined  to  an  occasional  attendance  at  the  district  school.  He 
early  manifested,  however,  an  unusual  taste  for  historical  reading,  as 
well  as  for  the  investigation  of  subjects  of  a  more  abstruse  nature  ; 
and  his  leisure  hours  were  devoted  to  the  perusal  of  such  works  as 
were  within  his  reach,  of  a  historical  and  metaphysical  character ; 
so  that,  at  the  termination  of  his  apprenticeship  as  a  hatter,  his  mind 
was  stored  with  an  amount  of  useful  information  rarely  obtained  by 
young  men  pursuing  the  same  avocation,  and  laboring  under  similar 
disadvantages. 

From  the  period  of  his  majority  till  within  a  few  months  of  his 
decease,  he  was  engaged  in  the  business  to  which  he  had  been  ap- 
prenticed, and  met  with  various  success.  His  early  habits  prevailed 
in  maturer  years,  and  his  leisure  hours  were  still  devoted  to  study. 
In  fact,  his  modest  and  retiring  manners  almost  compelled  him  to 
seek  amusement  in  the  closet,  rather  than  in  company,  and  in  the 
formation  of  the  usual  social  alliances.  No  circumstance  so  much 
contributed  to  interrupt  this  long  cherished  seclusion,  and  to  bring  out 
the  social,  moral,  and  intellectul  powers  of  the  man,  as  his  union, 
but  a  few  years  since,  with  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows. 
It  may  be  said,  that  from  the  period  of  his  initiation,  he  became  an 
altered  man  ;  less  retiring  and  more  communicative ;  less  secluded 
and  more  alive  to  the  enjoyment  of  social  intercourse.  Odd  Fellow- 
ship opened  to  him  a  new  field  of  action,  and  it  need  hardly  be  said 
that  he  entered  it  with  ardor,  since  he  succeeded  in  attaining  its 
highest  honors.  Those  who  knew  him  well,  will  consider  it  no  un- 


108  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

due  eulogy  to  assert  that  he  was  master  of  its  work,  and  it  may  also 
be  truly  said  that  he  was  the  embodiment  of  its  principles. 

It  cannot  be  too  strongly  insisted  that  Odd  Fellowship  exerted  a 
benign  influence  upon  his  whole  character.  At  the  period  of  his 
union  with  the  Order,  he  was  at  least  hesitating  in  reference  to  the 
cardinal  doctrines  of  the  Christian  religion.  After  passing  through 
various  transmutations,  common  to  minds  like  his,  he  settled  down 
upon  the  firmest  belief  in  its  great  and  leading  truths.  Is  it  assuming 
too  much,  to  claim  that  the  high  moral  tone  of  Odd  Fellowship,  its 
enlarged  and  comprehensive  views  of  benevolence,  and  its  touching 
sympathies,  had  at  least  a  share  in  the  production  of  this  result  ?  We 
think  not. 

Some  three  years  since,  Brother  Shepard  commenced  the  study  of 
Medicine  in  a  systematic  manner,  and  devoted  that  part  of  his  time, 
not  occupied  in  his  regular  business,  exclusively  to  its  pursuit  As 
he  advanced,  he  became  enthusiastic  in  the  study  of  medical  science, 
and  his  proficiency  was  sufficient,  at  the  period  of  his  attendance  up- 
on lectures  in  the  medical  department  of  Yale  College,  to  gain  for 
him  the  highest  esteem  of  the  Professors  in  that  Institution.  After 
obtaining  a  license  to  practice,  he  returned  home,  and  had  already 
concluded  to  locate  himself  in  a  town  a  few  miles  distant,  for  the 
practice  of  his  profession.  On  the  12th  of  February,  1848,  he 
was  seized  with  the  disease  then  epidemic  in  Danbury,  (Erysipela- 
tous  Fever,)  and  died  in  ten  days  from  the  attack,  after  having  suf- 
fered the  severest  agonies  of  that  terrible  malady.  During  his  last 
days,  he  arranged  all  his  temporal  affairs,  with  his  usual  precision, 
perfectly  conscious  that  he  could  not  survive  long,  and  bearing  his 
afflictions  with  the  fortitude  of  a  stoic. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
and  election  of  Grand  Officers  for  the  year  ensuing.  P.  G. 
Patriarchs  Andrus  and  Brewer  were  appointed  tellers.  On 
balloting,  the  following  Patriarchs  were  duly  elected,  and  so 
declared,  viz : 

Lucius  A.  Thomas,  of  No.  1,  Grand  Patriarch. 

Junius  M.  Willey,  of  No.  2,  Grand  High  Priest. 

Cholwell  J.  Gruman,  of  No.  9,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

Prelate  Demick,  of  No.  ],  Grand  Scribe. 

Samuel  Bishop,  of  No.  1,  Grand  Treasurer. 

William  B.  Davis,  of  No.  11,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

Townsend  P.  Abell,  of  No.  6,  G,  Representative  to  G.  L.  U.  S. 

The  Grand  Officers  elect  were  then  installed  in  ample  form. 

The  G.  P.  appointed  Pat.  E.  T.  Farnum,  of  No.  5,  G.  Sentinel. 

Members  from  Hinman  Encampment,  No.  13,  remonstrated 
against  the  proceedings  of  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  in 
initiating  brothers  belonging  to  the  jurisdiction  of  said  Hin- 
man Encampment. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  resolved  itself  into  a 
committee  of  the  whole,  Pat.  Hovey  in  the  chair. 


1848.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  109 

P.  G.  P.  Brewer  submitted  the  following  resolutions,  which 
were  adopted  by  the  committee : 

Resolved,  That  the  officers  of  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  be  and 
hereby  are  directed  to  pay  to  the  Treasurer  of  Hinman  Encampment, 
No.  13,  the  whole  amount  of  fees  received  by  said  Midian  Encamp- 
ment for  the  initiation  of  all  those  members  who  belonged  at  the  time 
of  their  admission  to  the  jurisdiction  of  Hinman  Encampment. 

Resolved,  That  in  case  of  the  refusal  of  the  officers  of  Midian 
Encampment  to  comply  with  the  foregoing  requisition  within  three 
months  from  the  date  of  the  passage  of  this  resolution,  the  charter 
of  said  Midian  Encampment  shall  be  annulled. 

Resolved,  That  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  and  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe 
be  and  are  hereby  directed  to  furnish  a  certificate  of  membership, 
under  seal  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  to  all  such  members  of  Midian 
Encampment  as  in  their  judgment  have  not  violated  the  laws  of  this 
Grand  Body. 

Resolved,  That  in  case  said  Midian  Encampment  shall  be  expelled 
by  virtue  of  the  foregoing  resolutions,  the  Grand  Scribe  shall  give 
immediate  notice  thereof  to  the  several  Grand  Encampments  under 
the  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

On  motion,  the  committee  rose,  and  reported  to  the  Grand 
Encampment,  recommending  the  adoption  of  the  above  res*o- 
lutions  ;  whereupon,  the  report  was  accepted,  and  the  resolu- 
tions adopted  unanimously. 

On  motion  of  G.  H.  P.  Willey,  the  following  resolution  was 
adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  twenty-five  dollars  be  paid  to  Past  G. 
Scribe  Thomas,  in  addition  to  his  regular  salary,  for  his  services 
during  the  past  year. 

The  following  bills,  having  been  approved  by  the  Com- 
mittee on  Finance,  were  ordered  paid  : 

L.  A.  Thomas,  salary  and  postage,  .  .  .  $25.50 
T.  P.  Abell,  mileage  and  postage,  .  .  .  6.85 
0.  J.  Gruman,  mileage,  .....  5.50 
Wm.  L.  Brewer,  mileage,  ....  9.00 

T.  J.  Stafford,  printing, 28.10 

John  Kennedy,  care  of  room,  ....  3.00 
On  motion,  a  resolution  was  passed  directing  the  G.  Scribe 
to  procure  the  printing  of  the  usual  number  of  copies  of  the 
proceedings  of  the  present  session,  with  the  Constitution  and 
By-Laws  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  Constitution  of  Sub- 
ordinates. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

PRELATE  DEMICK,  G.  Scribe. 
17 


110 


Grand  Treasurer's  Report. 


[July, 


GRAND  TREASURER'S  ACCOUNT. 

Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.F.in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  G.  Treas. 

DR.     Jan.  13,  1848,  To  cash  paid  T.  P.  Abell,      ....  $5.00 

C.  J.  Gruraan,    ....  5.50 

J.  Kennedy,       ....  2.00 

Croswell  &  Jewett,     .     .  2.71 

Peck  &  Stafford,     .     .     .  33.00 

Bassett  &  Bradley,     .     .  2.00 

S.  M.  Bassett,    ....  3.25 

L.  A.  Thomas,  ....  17.12 

Feb.  25,    "                      "     J.  B.  Bowditch,       .     .     .  7.00 

"     28,    "                      "     G.  Lodge  U.  S.  Digests,  25.00 

To  balance  to  new  account,    .     .     .     .  81.77 


$184.35 


CR.     Jan.  13,  1848,  By  balance  from  old  account,  $58.20 


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OFFICERS  AND  MEMBERS 

OF  THE 

GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  I.  0.  0.  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


OFFICERS  FOR  1848-9. 

M.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  E.  JUN1US  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  High  Priest. 

R.  W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 

R.  W.  WILLIAM  B.   DAVIS,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

W.  ETHEL  T.  FARNUM,  Grand  Sentinel 

R.  W.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  G.  Rep.  to  G.  L.  U.  S. 

PAST  GRAND  PATRIARCHS. 

WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  1843-4. 
JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  1844-5. 
JONxYTHAN  M.  ANDRIJS,  1845-6. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  1846-7. 

PAST  GRAND  HIGH  PRIESTS. 

RICHARD  S.  PRATT,  1843-4. 
JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  1844-5. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWrER,  1845-6. 
TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  1847-8. 


MEMBERS. 

Sassacus,  No.  1,  New  Haven. 


William  E.  Sanford,  April  20,  1843. 
Samuel  Bishop,  April  20,  1843. 
Isaac  Judson,  April  20,  1843. 
Bela  Lord,  Jan.  12,  1844. 
Jonathan  M.  Andrus,  April  12,  1844. 
Prelate  Demick,  July  12,  1844. 
Newel  C.  Hall,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
Lucius  A.  Thomas,  July  10,  1845. 


Daniel  H.  Moore,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Elizur  Hubbell,  July  9,  1846. 
Fred.  Croswell,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Truman  Hart,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Eliphalet  G.  Storer,  July  15.  1847. 
Noah  Chandler,  July  15,  1847. 
Samuel  H.  Harris,  Jan.  13,  1848. 
Lucius  Peck,  Jan.  13,  1848. 


Oriental,  No.  2,  Essex  Borough. 


Richard  S.  Pratt,  April  20,  1843. 
Thomas  C.  Bordman,  April  20,  1843. 


John  C.  Palmer,  July  10,  1845. 

Palmyra,  No.  3,  Norwich. 


Junius  M.  Willey,  July  10, 1845. 
John  S.  Dickinson,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


John  L.  Devotion,  July  14,  1843. 
William  L.  Brewer,  July  12,  1844. 
John  A.  Lathrop,  July  12,  1844. 
Edward  W.  Eells,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
H.  C.  Bridgman.  July  10,  1845. 


David  Young,  July  10,  1845. 
H.  Hobart  Roath,  July  9,  1846. 
Philo  M.  Judson,  July  9,  1846. 
James  D.  Mowrey,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
James  A.  Hovey,  July  15,  1847. 


114 


Members  of  Grand  Encampment. 


[July, 


Henry  Champlain,  July  12,  1844. 
O.  F.  Smith,  July  10, 1845. 
George  W.  Brown,  July  10,  1845. 
Allen  S.  Wightman,  Jan.  15,  1846, 


Unity,  No.  4,  New  London. 

C.  C.  Culver,  Jan.  15.  1846. 
Robert  B.  Jackson,  July  15,  1847. 
I*  D.  Allen,  Jan.  13,  1848. 


John  Greenwood,  Jr.,  Jan.  9, 1845. 
James  R.  Greenwood,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
William  W.  Bedient,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
James  P.  Saunders,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
William  F.  Hoyt,  July  9,  1846. 
Ethel  T.  Farnum,  July  9,  1846. 


Devotion,  No.  5,  Bethel. 

William  A.  Judd,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Charles  Hull,  July  11,  1848. 
A.  Chichester,  July  11,  1848. 
F.  Ball,  July  11,  1848. 
A.  Stevens,  July  11,  1848. 
H.  N.  Bennett,  July  11, 1848. 


Sowheag,  No.  6,  Middletown. 

Thomas  C.  Simpson,  Jan.  9,  1845.  I  Dennis  Sage,  Jan.  14,  1847. 

Origen  Utley,  Jan.  9,  1845.  |  Towsend  P.  Abell,  Jan.  14,  1847. 

Erastus  H.  Booth,  Jan.  9,  1845.  I  W.  B.  Casey,  Jan.  13, 1848. 
John  S.  Parmelee,  July  10,  1845. 

Midian,  No.  7.  Hartford. 


A.  M.  Gordon,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
John  W.  Johnson,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
Aaron  Morley,  July  10,  1845. 
Henry  L.  Miller,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Edson  Fessenden,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


William  H.  Sweetland,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
M.  M.  Merriman,  July  15,  1847. 
O.  D.  Seymour,  July  15,  1847. 
Calvin  Northrop,  Jan.  13,  1848. 


Mount  Herman,  No.  8,  Bridgeport. 


A.  B.  Beers,  July  10,  1845. 
S.  B.  Brittan,  July  10,  1845. 
George  S.  Sanford,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
E.  B.  Stevens,  July  9,  1846. 


Gilson  Landon,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Joseph  Crosby,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Dwight  Morris,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


Kabaosa,  No.  9,  Norwalk. 

James  A.  Quintard,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
P.  L.  Cunningham,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Choi  well  J.  Gruman,  Jan.  15,  1846. 


George  W.  Smith,  July  9,  1846. 
E.  S.  Quintard,  Jan.  13, 1848. 
H.  E.  Bissell,  July  11,  1848. 


A.  C.  Goodman,  July  15,  1847. 
Elihu  Geer,  July  15,  1847. 
John  Burt,  July  11,  1848. 


Charity,  No.  10,  Stonington. 
William  Meeker,  July  15,  1847.  |  Amos  Clift,  July  15,  1847. 

Connecticut,  No.  11,  Hartford, 

Ezra  Clark,  Jr.,  July  15,  1847. 
R.  G.  Drake,  July  15, 1847. 
William  B.  Davis,  July  15,  1847. 

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CONSTITUTION 

OF  THE 

RIGHT  WORTHY  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT, 

OF   THE 

I.  0,  0,  F,  OF  CONNECTICUT,  ADOPTED  JULY  11, 1848. 


ARTICLE  I. 

POWERS 

SECTION  1.  The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Patriarchs 
of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  of  Connecticut,  is 
the  Supreme  tribunal  of  all  Encampments  of  Patriarchs  in 
said  State. 

SEC.  2.  It  possesses,  by  virtue  of  its  charter  from  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States,  the  full  power  to  grant  charters 
for  Encampments,  and  to  suspend  and  take  away  the  same  for 
proper  cause ;  to  pass  laws  for  the  regulation  and  working 
of  subordinate  Encampments  ;  to  receive,  hear,  and  decide 
finally,  all  appeals  from  them  or  their  members  ;  redress 
grievances  and  complaints  arising  therein ;  and  to  do  all 
other  acts  promotive  of  the  interest  of  Patriarchs  of  the  Or- 
der, not  in  derogation  of  the  Constitution  or  Laws  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  nor  inconsistent  with  the 
Constitution  and  Laws  of  this  State  or  of  the  United  States. 

Seal. 

SEC.  3.  The  Grand  Encampment  shall  have  a  suitable  seal, 
which  shall  be  attached  to  all  official  documents  issued  by  its 
authority. 

ARTICLE  II. 

MEMBERS. 

Qualifications. 

SBC.  1.  The  Grand  Encampment  shall  be  composed  of  the 
past  Chief  Patriarchs  and  past  High  Priests  in  membership  in 
the  Encampments  subordinate  to  this  Grand  Encampment. 


116  Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Certificate. 

SEC.  2.  Each  past  officer,  upon  presenting  himself  for  ad- 
mission to  membership,  must  be  furnished  with  a  certificate  in 
the  following  form  : 

ENCAMPMENT,  No.  — . 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut. 

This  is  to  certify  that  Patriarch  has  served 

as  Chief  Patriarch  (or  High  Priest)  for  the  term  ending  18 

and  is  therefore  entitled  to  membership  in  your  Right  Worthy  body. 

In  testimony  whereof  we  hereunto  affix  our  hands  and  the  seal  of 
[SEAL.]  our  Encampment,  this  day  of  18 

C.-P. 
Scribe. 


ARTICLE  III. 

GRAND  OFFICERS. 

SEC.  1.  The  Officers  of  the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be, 
Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  ; 
Most  Excellent  Grand  High  Priest; 
Right  Worthy  Grand  Senior  Warden  ; 
Right  Worthy  Grand  Scribe  ; 
Right  Worthy  Grand  Treasurer  ; 
Right  Worthy  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

who  shall  be  elected  annually  by  ballot ;  and  Worthy  Grand 
Sentinel,  who  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Most  Worthy  Grand 
Patriarch. 

SEC.  2.  The  election  and  installation  of  officers  shall  take 
place  at  the  annual  session  in  July. 

SEC.  3.  All  vacancies  occurring  in  the  Grand  Officers  shall 
be  filled  in  the  manner  of  the  original  election,  and  for  the 
residue  of  the  term. 

Grand  Patriarch. 

SEC.  4.  The  Grand  Patriarch  shall  preside  at  all  sessions  of 
the  Grand  Encampment ;  he  shall  preserve  order,  and  decide 
all  questions  of  order — subject,  however,  to  an  appeal  to  the 
Grand  Encampment.  He  may  appoint  any  Grand  Officer,  pro 
tern.,  in  case  of  the  absence  or  disqualification  of  the  regular 
Grand  Officer  ;  he  may  order  special  sessions  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  whenever  he  may  deem  proper  ;  he  shall  ap- 
point all  committees,  unless  otherwise  ordered  by  the  Grand 
Encampment ;  he  shall,  in  all  cases  except  on  an  appeal  from 
his  own  decision,  give  the  casting  vote  when  the  Grand  En- 
campment is  equally  divided.  In  cases  of  emergency,  he  may 
grant  dispensations  to  subordinate  Encampments,  in  all  such 
matters  as  he  may  deem  promotive  of  the  interest  of  the  Or- 
der, not  inconsistent  with  the  usages  thereof. 


Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment.  117 


Grand  High  Priest. 

SEC.  5.  The  Grand  High  Priest  shall  preside  and  act  in 
the  absence  of  the  Grand  Patriarch.  It  shall  be  his  duty 
to  perform  according  to  his  office,  at  the  installation  of  the 
Grand  Officers.  In  case  the  office  of  Grand  Patriarch  be- 
comes vacant,  he  shall  have  the  full  powers  of  Grand  Patri- 
arch until  the  next  regular  session,  when  the  vacancy  shall  be 
filled. 

Grand  Senior  Warden. 

.SEC.  6.  The  Grand  Senior  Warden  shall  assist  the  Grand 
Patriarch  in  presiding  and  preserving  order ;  and  in  the  ab- 
sence of  the  Grand  Patriarch  and  Grand  High  Priest,  he  shall 
preside. 

Grand  Scribe. 

SEC.  7.  The  Grand  Scribe  shall  attend  all  regular  and  spe- 
cial sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  record  the  pro- 
ceedings ;  he  shall  keep  the  accounts  between  the  Grand  En- 
campment and  its  subordinates,  report  all  delinquencies,  re- 
ceive all  moneys  coming  to  the  Grand  Encampment  there- 
from, give  receipts  therefor,  and  pay  the  same  over  to  the 
Grand  Treasurer  immediately,  taking  his  receipt  for  the  same  ; 
he  shall  notify  the  members  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  all 
special  sessions ;  he  shall  prepare  charters  granted  for  subor- 
dinate Encampments  ;  he  shall  transmit  to  the  Grand  Secre- 
tary of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  immediately 
on  the  institution  of  a  subordinate  Encampment,  the  name, 
number,  date  of  charter  or  dispensation,  and  location  of  such 
Encampment,  and  also  the  same  information  on  the  suspension 
or  expulsion  of  an  Encampment ;  he  shall  have  charge  of  the 
seal,  and  all  books  and  papers  belonging  to  the  Grand  En- 
campment, and  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be  required 
by  the  Grand  Encampment ;  and  for  the  faithful  performance 
of  the  duties  of  his  office,  he  shall  be  entitled  to  receive  fifty 
dollars  annually  from  the  funds  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

Grand  Treasurer. 

SEC.  8.  The  Grand  Treasurer  shall  receive  and  take  charge 
of  all  funds  belonging  to  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  pay  all 
orders  passed  by  the  Grand  Encampment,  when  properly  at- 
tested ;  he  shall  make  a  report  of  the  receipts  and  expendi- 
tures annually,  and  submit  his  books  of  accounts  for  examina- 
tion whenever  required  ;  he  shall  give  bond,  with  surety,  to 
the  two  first  named  Grand  Officers,  for  the  faithful  disch'arge 
of  his  duties. 

18 


118  Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Grand  Junior  Warden. 

SEC.  9.  The  Grand  Junior  Warden  shall  open  and  close  the 
Grand  Encampment,  according  to  his  office  ;  and  he  shall  in- 
troduce into  the  Grand  Encampment  all  new  members,  after 
their  credentials  have  been  found  correct. 

Grand    Sentinel. 

SEC.  10.  The  Grand  Sentinel  shall  have  charge  of  the  en- 
trance to  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  permit  none  to  enter  or 
depart  without  the  proper  formalities. 

Mode  of  Election. 

SEC.  11.  Candidates  for  office  may  be  nominated  at  any  time 
previous  to  the  election.  Each  elected  officer  must  be  voted 
for  separately  by  ballot,  and  each  must  receive  a  majority 
of  all  the  votes  given,  to  be  elected.  All  votes  given  for 
persons  not  in  nomination,  shall  be  counted  as  blanks,  and  in 
case,  at  any  election,  there  shall  be  more  blanks  than  regular 
votes,  then  a  new  nomination  shall  be  made. 

Installation. 

SEC.  12.  The  Grand  Officers  shall  be  installed  at  such  time 
during  the  session  as  the  Grand  Encampment  may  determine. 
The  present  Grand  Patriarch,  or  any  past  Grand  Patriarch, 
may  install  the  Grand  Patriarch  elect,  who  shall  install  the 
other  Grand  Officers. 

SEC.  13.  All  Grand  Officers  shall  be  installed  to  serve  until 
the  next  annual  session,  and  the  installation  of  their  successors. 


ARTICLE  IV. 

GRAND  REPRESENTATIVE. 

Election. 

SEC.  1.  At  the  annual  session  in  July,  in  each  alternate  year, 
there  shall  be  elected,  in  the  same  manner  as  the  officers  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  a  Grand  Representative,  who  must 
be  a  Past  Grand  and  a  member  of  the  Grand  Encampment, 
to  represent  this  Grand  Encampment  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States,  to  serve  for  two  years  from  the  commence- 
ment of  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States 
next  succeeding  his  election. 

Duties. 

SEC.  2.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Grand  Representative  to 
attend  the  sessions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States 
which  may  be  held  during  the  term  for  which  he  is  elected, 


Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment.  119 

and  faithfully  represent  the  wishes  of  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment therein  ;  and  should  he  be  unable  to  attend,  he  shall 
nominate  as  a  substitute  such  member  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment as  the  Grand  Patriarch  shall  approve.  The  Grand  Rep- 
resentative shall  be  entitled  to  receive  from  the  funds  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  fifty  dollars  for  each  session  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States  which  he  may  attend. 


ARTICLE  V. 

STANDING  COMMITTEES. 

SEC.  1.  At  each  session  there  shall  be  appointed  the  follow- 
ing Standing  Committees,  viz  : — Committee  on  Credentials  ; 
Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  ;  Committee  on  Finance. 

Committee  on   Credentials. 

SEC.  2.  The  Committee  on  Credentials  shall  consist  of  three 
members,  who  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Grand  Patriarch,  or 
the  incumbent  of  the  chair  at  the  time  of  opening  the  session, 
and  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  examine  and  report,  without 
delay,  on  the  eligibility  of  members. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

SEC.  3.  The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  shall  con- 
sist of  three  members,  and  shall  be  nominated  by  the  Grand 
Patriarch  and  approved  by  the  Grand  Encampment.  It  shall 
be  the  duty  of  this  Committee  to  examine  and  report  on  the 
semi-annual  returns  of  the  subordinates — on  the  laws  and 
rules  of  subordinate  Encampments,  when  presented  to  the 
Grand  Encampment  for  its  approval — on  all  propositions  for 
amending  the  Constitution  of  subordinate  Encampments,  and 
on  all  resolutions  pertaining  to  the  general  interests  of  the 
Order. 

Committee  on  Finance. 

SEC.  4.  The  Committee  on  Finance  shall  consist  of  three 
members,  who  shall  be  nominated  by  the  Grand  Patriarch 
and  approved  by  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  whose  duty  it 
shall  be  to  examine  and  report  on  all  accounts  and  claims 
against  the  Grand  Encampment,  previous  to  their  being  passed 
for  payment ;  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  Grand  Treas- 
urer, semi-annually  ;  and  to  suggest  such  measures  of  finance 
as  they  may  deem  expedient. 


120  Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment. 

ARTICLE  VI. 

SESSIONS,  VOTES,  &c. 

SEC.  1.  The  regular  sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment 
shall  be  held  in  each  each  year,  on  the  Tuesdays  next  pre- 
ceding the  second  Wednesdays  of  July  and  January  ;  and 
special  sessions  shall  be  held  at  the  call  of  the  Grand  Patri- 
arch ;  during  either  of  which,  the  Grand  Encampment  may 
adjourn  from  time  to  time,  until  the  business  of  the  session  is 
completed.  All  sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be 
held  in  the  city  of  New  Haven,  and  in  the  G.  E.  degree. 
Annual  and  Semi-annual  Sessions. 

SEC.  2.  At  the  annual  and  semi-annual  sessions,  the  subor- 
dinates shall  have  their  reports,  returns,  and  sums  due,  pre- 
sented, as  required  by  these  articles ;  new  members  shall  be 
admitted  to  their  seats,  and  all  manner  of  business  within  the 
power  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  may  be  transacted. 
Special  Sessions. 

SEC.  3.  At  special  sessions,  no  business  shall  be  transacted 
except  that  for  which  the  session  is  called,  which  shall  be  dis- 
tinctly stated  in  the  notification  to  members ;  but  no  business, 
at  a  special  session,  shall  be  so  acted  on  as  to  involve  the  ex- 
penditure of  money. 

Quorum. 

SEC.  4.  The  Grand  Encampment  shall  not  be  opened,  un- 
less there  be  present  a  representation  from  at  least  two  subor- 
dinates, consisting  of  not  less  than  ten  members. 

Votes. 

SEC.  5.  All  questions  before  the  Grand  Encampment  shall 
be  determined  by  a  majority  of  the  votes  given  by  the  mem- 
bers present. 

Dues. 

SEC.  6.  Each  subordinate  Encampment  shall  pay  semi-an- 
nually  to  the  Grand  Encampment  ten  per  cent,  on  the  whole 
amount  of  their  receipts  for  the  term  last  past. 


ARTICLE  VII. 

REMOVALS,  SUSPENSIONS,  AND  EXPULSIONS. 

SEC.  1.  Any  Grand  Officer  may  be  removed  from  his  office 
for  conduct  unworthy  of  his  standing  in  the  Order,  or  for  in- 
attention to  the  duties  of  his  office. 

SEC.  2.  Any  member  being  guilty  of  conduct  in  derogation 
of  the  character  of  the  Order,  on  being  regularly  convicted, 


Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment.  121 

shall  be  fined,  reprimanded,  suspended,  or  expelled,  at  the 
discretion  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

SEC.  3.  Every  officer  and  member  shall  be  entitled  to  a  fair 
trial,  for  any  offence  involving  removal,  suspension,  or  expul- 
sion ;  but  no  member  shall  be  but  upon  trial,  unless  charges 
specifying  his  offence  shall  be  submitted  to  the  Grand  En- 
campment in  writing,  by  a  member  thereof. 

SEC.  4.  When  charges  have  been  preferred  against  an  offi- 
cer or  member  in  due  form,  they  shall  be  referred  to  a  special 
committee  of  five,  (none  of  whom  shall  belong  to  the  same 
subordinate  Encampment  with  the  accused,)  who  shall  imme- 
diately notify  the  parties  ;  and  after  one  month  therefrom, 
they  shall  meet  and  proceed  to  examine  the  evidence  in  the 
case,  (all  of  which  shall  be  in  writing.)  and  make  report  there- 
on to  the  Grand  Encampment.  And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of 
said  Committee  to  furnish  the  accused  a  copy  of  their  report, 
in  writing,  at  least  one  month  before  the  next  regular  session 
of  the  Grand  Encampment,  at  which  session  the  case  shall  be 
heard  and  decided.  And  every  member  so  accused  and  tried 
shall  be  allowed  to  be  heard  in  his  own  defence,  when  the 
case  is  before  the  Grand  Encampment.  Provided,  that  such 
member  shall  not  be  allowed  to  vote  in  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment during  the  time  of  his  trial. 

SEC.  5.  No  officer  or  member  shall  officiate  in  the  Grand 
Encampment  during  the  time  occupied  in  his  trial,  nor  be 
present  when  the  question  is  taken  on  the  report  or  resolution 
offered  by  the  committee.  Should  the  Grand  Patriarch  be 
under  charges,  a  past  Grand  Patriarch,  if  any  be  present, 
shall  preside,  while  any  question  arising  therefrom  shall  be 
under  consideration. 


ARTICLE  VIII. 

AMENDMENTS. 

SEC.  1.  Any  proposal  to  alter,  amend,  suspend,  or  annul 
this  Constitution,  or  any  part  thereof,  must  be  proposed  at  a 
regular  session,  in  writing;  and  if  approved  by  four  members, 
the  Grand  Scribe  shall,  within  thirty  days  thereafter,  notify 
each  subordinate  Encampment  under  this  jurisdiction,  of  the 
proposition.  And  if,  at  the  next  regular  session,  it  is  adopted 
by  two  thirds  of  the  members  present,  it  shall  prevail,  and  be- 
come a  part  of  the  Constitution  ;  otherwise  it  shall  not. 

SEC.  2.  This  Grand  Encampment  is  fully  authorized  to 
adopt  or  amend,  at  any  regular  session,  such  By-Laws  and 
Rules  of  Order  as  two  thirds  of  the  members  present  may  ap- 
prove. 


».*-.  •  >**••• 

BY-LAWS 

OF   THE 

GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  LO.O.F,  OF  CONNECTICUT, 


ARTICLE  I. 

RELATING  TO  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT. 

Time  of  Meeting. 

SEC.  1.  The  H.  W.  Grand  Encampment  shall  convene,  at 
its  regular  sessions,  at  two  o'clock  P.  M.,  and  may  adjourn 
from  time  to  time,  until  the  business  of  the  session  is  com- 
pleted, unless  otherwise  specially  ordered  by  a  vote  of  the 
Grand  Encampment. 

.  '    "•  >  y   >      >* "'        *•  j~ 

Opening  of  Grand  Encampment. 

SEC.  2.  Within  thirty  minutes  of  the  time  of  meeting,  the 
presiding  officer  shall  proceed  to  open  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, should  there  be  a  quorum  present ;  and  at  the  expira- 
tion of  that  time,  should  there  not  be  a  quorum,  the  members 
assembled  may  organize  informally,  and  adjourn  the  meeting 
to  such  time  as  they  may  determine  upon. 

Absence  of  Officers. 

SEC.  3.  When  all  the  Grand  Officers  provided  by  the  Con- 
stitution for  presiding  at  the  meeting  are  absent,  the  chair  may 
be  taken  by  a  Past  Grand  Patriarch,  should  any  be  present ; 
otherwise  by  any  member  who  may  be  called  to  it  by  a  ma- 
jority of  the  members  present. 

ARTICLE  II. 

RELATING  TO  SUBORDINATES. 

Application  for  Charter. 

SEC.  1.  Seven  R.  P.  degree  Patriarchs,  or  more,  in  good 
standing  in  the  order,  and  members  of  Lodges  subordinate  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  Connecticut,  may  petition 
this  Grand  Encampment,  in  writing,  for  a  charter  to  consti- 
tute an  Encampment  of  Patriarchs  ;  which  petition  must  be 
accompanied  by  the  sum  of  Thirty  Dollars,  as  the  charter 
fee,  and  the  withdrawal  cards  of  the  petitioners.  Should  the 

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By-Laws  of  Grand  Encampment.  123 

charter  be  granted,  the  Grand  Patriarch,  or  such  other  quali- 
fied Patriarch  as  he  may  delegate,  shall  open  the  Encamp- 
ment and  present  the  charter.  Traveling  expenses,  if  any 
are  incurred,  to  be  paid  by  the  Encampment  opened. 

Cards  to  Members  of  Extinct  Encampments. 
SEC.  2.  Members  of  an  extinct  Encampment,  who  were  in 
good  standing  at  the  time  of  its  dissolution,  as  may  appear  by 
the  records  of  such  Encampment,  or  who  may  have  paid  all 
arrearages  then  due  to  the  Grand  Encampment,  shall,  upon 
application  to  the  Grand  Scribe,  receive  a  certificate,  under 
the  seal  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  to  enable  them  to  make 
application  for  membership  in  another  Encampment :  Pro- 
vided, that  no  such  certificate  shall  be  given  to  a  member  of 
a  suspended  or  expelled  Encampment,  unless  ordered  by  a 
special  vote  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

Funds. 

SEC.  3.  The  funds  and  properties  of  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments, having  been  raised  for  the  purpose  of  relieving  sick 
and  distressed  Patriarchs,  and  other  charitable  uses  in  the 
Order,  shall  not  be  divided  in  any  manner  among  the  members 
individually,  or  between  one  Encampment  and  another  that 
may  branch  from  it ;  but  shall  remain,  for  its  legitimate  pur- 
poses, the  property  of  the  Encampment,  so  long  as  its  charter 
is  unreclaimed,  and  seven  members  remain  in  good  standing. 


RULES  OF  ORDER 


I.   Order  of  Business. 

AFTER  a  quorum  shall  be  ascertained  to  be  present,  the  following 
shall  be  the  order  of  business,  viz  : 

1st.  The  Grand  Patriarch  shall  request  the  brethren  to  clothe 
themselves  in  proper  regalia,  and  direct  the  Grand  Officers  and 
members  to  take  their  respective  stations. 

2d.  The  Grand  J.  W.  will  report  on  the  safe  condition  of  the 
Grand  Encampment. 

3d.  The  Grand  Patriarch  will  call  up  the  Grand  Encampment, 
while  the  G.  H.  P.  performs  the  duties  of  his  office. 

4th.  Proclamation  will  be  made  of  the  opening  of  the  Grand  En- 
campment. 

5th.  The  minutes  of  the  last  session  read,  and  if  no  objection  be 
made  to  any  part  thereof,  they  shall  stand  approved  without  vote. 

6th.  New  members  admitted  and  instructed. 

7th.  Committees  to  report  by  seniority. 

8th.  Unfinished  business  acted  on  by  priority. 

9th.  New  business. 

10th.  Closing  (or  adjournment)  in  form. 

The  order  of  business,  as  here  arranged,  may,  at  any  time,  for  a 
particular  occasion,  be  changed  or  dispensed  with,  by  a  special  two- 
third  vote  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

II.   Of  Decorum. 

During  the  continuance  of  the  meeting,  the  most  decorous  silence 
must  be  observed  :  the  Officers  and  members  retaining  their  respec- 
tive seats,  and  no  one  leaving  the  room  without  the  permission  of 
the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  nor  entering  without  the  consent  of  the 
R.  W.  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

Every  Officer  and  member  shall  be  designated  in  debate,  or  other- 
wise, by  his  proper  office  and  title,  according  to  his  standing  in  the 
Order. 

No  member  shall  be  permitted  to  vote  or  speak,  unless  clothed  in 
regalia  appropriate  to  his  rank  and  station. 

III.  Of  the  Chair. 

The  Grand  Patriarch,  while  presiding,  shall  state  every  question 
coming  before  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  immediately  before  put- 
ting it  to  vote,  shall  ask  :  "  Is  the  Grand  Encampment  ready  for  the 
question  ?"  He  shall  pronounce  the  votes  and  decisions  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  on  all  subjects.  His  decisions  on  all  questions 
of  order  shall  be  without  debate,  unless  entertaining  doubts  on  the 
point,  he  invite  it.  And  he  shall  have  the  privilege  of  speaking  only  " 
on  such  questions  from  the  Chair.  When  his  decision  has  been  ap- 
pealed from,  the  question  shall  be  put  thus  :  "  Will  the  Grand  En- 
campment sustain  the  Chair  in  its  decision  ?" 


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Rules  of  Order  of  Grand  Encampment.  125 

IV.   Of  Debate. 

Every  member,  when  he  speaks  or  offers  a  motion,  shall  rise  and 
respectfully  address  the  Chair,  and  when  he  has  finished  he  shall  sit 
down. 

While  speaking  he  shall  confine  himself  to  the  question  under  de- 
bate, avoiding  all  personality  and  indecorous  language,  as  well  as 
any  reflection  upon  the  Grand  Encampment  or  its  members. 

Should  two  or  more  members  rise  to  speak  at  the  same  time,  the 
Chair  shall  decide  which  shall  be  entitled  to  the  floor. 

No  member  shall  disturb  another  in  his  speech,  unless  to  call  him 
to  order. 

If  a  member,  while  speaking,  shall  be  called  to  order,  at  the  re- 
quest of  the  Chair  he  shall  cease  speaking  and  take  his  seat  until 
the  question  of  order  is  determined,  when,  if  permitted,  he  may 
again  proceed. 

No  member  shall  speak  more  than  once  on  the  same  question,  un- 
til all  the  members  wishing  to  speak  shall  have  had  an  opportunity 
to  do  so  ;  nor  more  than  twice  without  permission  from  the  Chair. 
But  no  member  shall  have  the  privilege  of  speaking  more  than  once 
on  a  question  of  order,  after  appeal  from  the  decision  of  the  Chair. 

V.  Of  Questions  and  Votes, 

When  any  communication,  petition,  or  memorial  is  presented,  be- 
fore it  is  read,  or  any  vote  taken  on  it,  a  brief  statement  of  its  con- 
tents shall  be  made  by  the  introducer  or  the  Chair,  and  after  it  has 
been  read  a  brief  notice  of  the  purport  shall  be  entered  on  the  journal. 

No  motion  shall  be  subject  to  action,  until  seconded  and  stated- by 
the  Chair ;  and  at  the  desire  of  any  member,  shall  be  reduced  to 
writing. 

When  a  blank  is  to  be  filled,  the  question  shall  be  taken  first  upon 
the  highest  sum  or  number,  and  the  longest  time  proposed. 

Any  member  may  call  for  a  division  of  a  question  when  the  sense . 
will  admit  of  it. 

When  a  ^question  is  before  the  Grand  Encampment,  no  motion 
shall  be  received,  unless  to  adjourn,  the  previous  question,  to  lay 
on  the  table,  to  postpone  indefinitely,  to  postpone  to  a  certain  time,  to 
refer  or  to  amend.  And  these  shall  have  precedence  in  the  order  here- 
in arranged  ;  the  three  first  of  which  shall  be  decided  without  debate. 

After  any  question,  except  one  of  indefinite  postponement,  has  been 
decided,  any  two  members  who  voted  in  the  majority  may,  at  the 
same  or  next  succeeding  meeting,  move  for  a  reconsideration  thereof. 

The  previous  question  can  be  called  for  by  two  members,  if  sec- 
oned  by  a  majority,  and  shall  be  put  in  this  form — "  Shall  the  main 
question  be  now  put  ?" — if  carried,  all  amendments  not  already  adopted 
shall  be  precluded,  and  the  main  question  be  taken  without  debate. 

When  one-fifth  of  the  members  rise  in  favor  of  taking  a  question 
by  ayes  and  nays,  they  shall  be  ordered  to  be  so  recorded. 

Every  member  present  shall  vote  on  any  question  before  the  Grand 
Encampment,  unless  he  is  personally  interested  in  the  result,  or  has 
been  excused  by  the  Grand  Encampment,  or  is  otherwise  incapacitated. 

19 


-,  ;iu  CONSTITUTION 

FOR  THE 

SUBORDINATE  ENCAMPMENTS 

OF  THE 

I,  0,  0.  F,  OF  CONNECTICUT,  ADOPTED  JULY  11, 1848. 

PREAMBLE. 

FOR  the  purpose  of  insuring  uniformity  in  the  Patriarchal  Or- 
der within  this  jurisdiction,  the  Grand  Encampment  of  the 
State  of  Connecticut,  the  supreme  tribunal  of  all  Encamp- 
ments of  Patriarchs  within  its  limits,  ordains  the  following 
Articles  as  the  Constitution  for  Subordinate  Encampments. 


ARTICLE  I. 

POWERS  AND  LIABILITIES. 

How  Constituted. 

SECTION  1.  Every  subordinate  Encampment  shall  be  consti- 
tuted by  at  least  seven  members  of  the  R.  P.  degree,  and  shall 
possess  all  the  powers  and  privileges  of  a  subordinate  En- 
campment, upon  the  presentation  of  a  charter,  duly  granted 
by  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

By-Laws. 

SEC.  2.  Each  Encampment  shall  stand  fully  invested  with 
power  to  adopt  such  By-Laws  and  resolutions,  from  time  to 
time,  as  may  be  deemed  expedient,  provided  they  do  not  in 
any  wise  contravene  any  part  of  these  articles,  the  Laws  and 
Constitution  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  or  the  principles  of 
the  Order. 

Forfeiture. 

SEC.  3.  Should  any  subordinate  Encampment,  for  two  regu- 
lar sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  neglect  or  refuse  to 
make  its  returns  and  pay  its  dues,  the  members  from  such  En- 
campment shall  not  be  admitted  into  the  Grand  Encampment 
until  the  returns  are  made  and  dues  paid ;  and  should  such 
subordinate  Encampment  continue  for  two  years  so  to  neglect 
or  refuse,  its  charter  shall  be  forfeited. 


Constitution  for  Subordinate  Encampments.  127 

Effects  Revert  to  Grand  Encampment. 

SEO.  4.  In  all  cases  where  an  Encampment  shall  have  been 
suspended  or  expelled,  or  its  charter  shall  have  been  forfeited, 
the  charter,  funds,  books,1  properties,  and  effects  of  all  kinds, 
shall  revert  to  the  Grand  Encampment.  And  it  shall  be  the 
duty  of  the  last  installed  officers  of  such  Encampment,  to  de- 
liver immediately  to  the  Grand  Patriarch,  or  the  brother  de- 
puted by  him  to  receive  them,  such  funds  and  other  effects  as 
the  Encampment  may  have  claim  to. 

Seal 

SEC.  5.  Each  subordinate  Encampment  under  this  jurisdic- 
tion shall  have  a  proper  seal,  and  all  official  communications 
shall  be  sealed  therewith. 


ARTICLE  II. 

MEMBERSHIP. 

Qualifications. 

SEC.  1.  No  person  shall  be  initiated  into  an  Encampment, 
unless  he  is  a  member  of  a  subordinate  Lodge  under  the  juris- 
diction of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Connecticut,  and  has  attained 
to  the  scarlet  degree. 

Fees. 

SEC.  2.  Each  Encampment  shall  specify  in  its  By-Laws  the 
amount  of  the  fee  of  admission,  which  shall  not  be  less  than 
six  dollars,  to  be  paid  before  initiation,  and  which  shall  entitle 
the  candidate  to  all  the  degrees. 

Admission. 

SEC.  3.  The  name  of  a  person  offered  for  initiation,  must  be 
proposed  in  writing,  by  two  members,  stating  the  Lodge  of 
which  he  is  a  member,  and  his  residence,  which  must  be  en- 
tered on  the  record,  and  the  subject  referred  to  three  Patri- 
archs for  investigation,  who  shall  report  thereon,  when  the 
candidate  shall  be  balloted  for  with  ball  ballots,  and  if  three 
black  balls  appear  against  him,  he  shall  be  rejected,  and  so 
declared ;  but  if  the  ballot  is  clear,  or  if  less  than  three  black 
balls  appear,  he  shall  be  declared  elected. 

Applications. 

SEC.  4.  All  applications  for  initiation  into  the  Patriarchal 
branch  of  the  Order,  must,  in  all  cases,  be  made  to  the  near- 
est Encampment  to  which  the  applicant  resides. 


128          Constitution  for  Subordinate  Encampments. 

Deposit  of  Card. 

SEC.  5.  A  patriarch  of  the  Order,  wishing  to  become  a 
member,  shall  present  his  card  from  the  Encampment  of  which 
he  was  formerly  a  member,  which  shall  be  referred  to  a  com- 
mittee of  three,  and  in  other  respects  disposed  of  as  provided 
by  section  third  for  other  applicants  ;  and  on  being  admitted 
shall  pay  a  sum  not  less  than  five  dollars. 

Rejections. 

SEC.  6.  When  a  candidate  has  been  rejected  by  any  En- 
campment, his  proposition  shall  not  be  received  by  any  other 
Encampment  under  this  jurisdictin,  in  less  than  one  year  from 
the  time  of  such  rejection. 

Degrees. 

SEC.  7.  Every  brother  shall  be  eligible  for  the  degrees  im- 
mediately on  being  elected ;  but  not  more  than  two  degrees 
shall  be  conferred  at  the  same  session,  unless  the  most  urgent 
necessity  be  proved,  and  two  thirds  of  the  members  present 
vote  in  favor  thereof. 

ARTICLE  III. 

CARDS. 
Visiting  Cards. 

SEC.  1.  Any  member  who  is  free  from  charges  on  the  books 
of  the  Encampment,  and  in  good  standing,  may,  on  applica- 
tion to  the  Encampment,  or  to  the  Chief  Patriarch  and  Scribe, 
receive  a  visiting  card,  by  paying  his  dues  to  the  time  for 
which  such  card  is  granted,  and  paying  such  amount  therefor 
as  the  by-laws  shall  direct ;  and  when  the  time  has  expired  for 
which  the  card  is  granted;  it  shall  be  returned  to  the  Encamp- 
ment. 

Traveling  Card. 

SEC.  2.  When  any  Patriarch  desires  to  withdraw  his  mem- 
bership from  the  Encampment,  he  may  make  application  at  a 
regular  session ;  and  if  he  is  free  from  all  charges  on  the 
books,  and  a  majority  of  the  members  present  agree  thereto, 
he  shall  be  entitled  to  a  traveling  or  final  card,  which  dissolves 
his  connection  with  the  Encampment. 
Recalling  Card. 

SEC.  3.  Each  Encampment  has  power  to  recall  or  annul, 
for  good  cause,  any  card  granted  by  them. 

Relief  to  be  Endorsed  on  Card. 

SEC.  4.  When  relief  is  extended  to  a  Patriarch  by  an  En- 
campment of  which  he  is  not  a  member,  the  amount  shall  be 
endorsed  upon  his  card,  and  the  Encampment  to  which  he  be- 
longs notified  thereof. 


Constitution  for  Subordinate  Encampments.          129 
ARTICLE  IV. 

OFFICERS. 

Elective  Officers. 

SEC.  1.  The  elective  officers  of  the  Encampment  shall  con- 
sist of  a  Chief  Patriarch,  High  Priest,  Senior  Warden,  Scribe, 
Treasurer,  and  Junior  Warden,  who  shall  serve  a  regular 
term  each.  When  deemed  necessary,  the  Encampment  may 
elect,  in  addition,  an  Assistant  Scribe,  to  serve  for  one  year. 
Appointed  Officers. 

SEC.  2.  The  appointed  officers  shall  be  a  Sentinel,  Guide, 
1st,  2d,  3d,  and  4th  Watches,  who  shall  be  appointed  by  the 
Chief  Patriarch  ;  1st  and  2d  Guards  of  the  Tent,  who  shall  be 
appointed  by  the  High  Priest. 

Duties  of  Officers. 

SEC.  3.  The  duties  of  the  various  officers  shall  be  as  laid 
down  in  the  charges  of  their  office,  the  work  of  the  Order, 
and  the  By-Laws  of  the  Encampment. 
Qualifications. 

SEC.  4.  No  Patriarch  shall  be  eligible  for  Chief  Patriarch 
or  High  Priest,  unless  he  has  been  elected  to  and  discharged 
the  duties  of  some  other  elective  office  ;  nor  shall  any  Patri- 
arch be  eligible  to  the  other  elective  offices,  until  he  has  been 
appointed  to  and  discharged  the  duties  of  some  appointed  of- 
fice, except  for  the  first  term  of  an  Encampment,  when  any 
R.  P.  member  shall  be  eligible. 

Nomination  and  Election. 

SEC.  5,  The  nomination  and  election  of  officers  shall  take 
place  on  the  last  regular  monthly  session  in  each  term.  And 
the  installation  of  the  officers  shall  take  place  at  the  first  regu- 
lar monthly  session  in  the  succeeding  one. 

Ballot. 

SEC.  6.  Each  elective  officer  shall  be  voted  for  separately 
by  ballot,  and  each  must  receive  a  majority  of  all  the  votes 
given,  to  be  elected.  All  votes  given  for  persons  not  in  nomin- 
ation, shall  be  counted  as  blanks  ;  and  in  case,  at  any  election, 
there  shall  be  more  blanks  than  regular  votes,  then  a  new  nom- 
ination shall  be  made. 

Absentees. 

SEC.  7.  Any  officer  absenting  himself  for  more  than  three 
successive  sessions,  his  seat  may  be  declared  vacant  by  a 
vote  of  the  Encampment.  And  all  vacancies  shall  be  filled 
in  the  manner  of  the  former  election,  to  serve  the  residue  of 
the  term  ;  and  officers  so  serving  shall  be  entitled  to  the  full 
honors  of  the  term. 


130          Constitution  for  Subordinate  Encampments. 
ARTICLE  V. 

CONTRIBUTIONS  AND  BENEFITS. 

Contributions. 

SEC.  1.  Each  member  shall  contribute  to  the  Encampment 
a  sum  not  less  than  three  dollars  a  year,  to  be  determined  by 
the  By-Laws ;  which,  with  the  initiation  fees,  fines,  &c.,  shall 
constitute  the  funds  of  the  Encampment. 
Weekly  Benefits. 

SEC.  2.  The  amount  of  weekly  benefits  to  be  paid  to  sick 
and  disabled  members  shall  be  determined  by  the  By-Laws  ; 
but  in  no  case  shall  the  amount  per  week  exceed  one  half  of 
the  amount  of  dues  paid  per  year. 

Funeral  Benefit. 

SEC.  3.  On  the  death  of  a  Patriarch,  who  shall  not  be  dis- 
qualified as  by  Sec.  4,  there  shall  be  allowed  by  the  Encamp- 
ment a  sum  not  less  than  fifteen  dollars,  to  assist  in  defraying 
the  expense  of  burial  ;  which  shall  be  paid,  without  delay,  to 
the  deceased  Patriarch's  widow,  or  nearest  of  kin.  The  C.  P., 
in  the  absence  of  competent  relations,  shall  assist  in  taking 
charge  of  the  funeral,  and  receive  account  of  disbursements. 
Non-Payment  -of,  Dues. 

SEC.  4.  No  Patriarch  shall  be  entitled  to  benefits,  who  is 
indebted  to  the  Encampment  for  dues  over  six  months  ;  and 
the  Encampment  shall  suspend  all  members  who  refuse  or 
neglect  the  payment  of  their  dues  for  twelve  months. 


ARTICLE  VI. 

'    PENALTIES  AND  TRIALS. 

Penalties. 

SEC.  1.  Any  Patriarch  who  shall  violate  the  principles  of 
the  Order,  or  offend  against  these  Articles  or  the  By-Laws, 
shall  be  fined,  reprimanded,  suspended,  or  expelled,  as  the  By- 
Laws  may  direct,  ancient  usage  require,  or  the  Encampment 
determine. 

Charges. 

SEC.  2.  Every  member  shall  be  entitled  to  a  fair  trial  for 
any  offence  involving  reprimand,  suspension,  or  expulsion;  but 
no  member  of  the  Encampment  shall  be  put  on  trial,  unless 
charges,  duly  specifying  his  offence,  be  submitted  in  writing 
to  the  Encampment  by  two  or  more  Patriarchs,  except  when 
made  liable  by  non-payment  to  the  Encampment,  or  when  ex- 
pelled or  suspended  by  the  Lodge  of  which  he  is  a  member. 

Committee. 

SEC.  3.  When  charges  have  been'preferred  against  a  Patri- 
arch in  proper  manner,  or  any  matters  of  grievance  between 


I  ** 


Constitution  for  Subordinate  Encampments.          131 

Patriarchs  be  brought  before  the  Encampment,  they  shall 
be  referred  to  a  special  committee  of  five  members,  who 
shall,  if  possible,  be  chosen  from  among  the  peers  of  the  im- 
plicated Patriarch  ;  and  they  shall,  with  as  little  delay  as  the 
case  will  admit,  summon  the  parties,  and  examine  and  deter- 
mine the  matter  in  question  ;  and  if  not  involving  expulsion  or 
suspension,  and  no  appeal  be  taken  from  their  decision  to  the 
Encampment,  it  shall  be  final,  without  further  action.  Should 
the  committee  be  convinced  of  the  necessity  of  suspending  or 
expelling  a  member,  they  shall  submit  a  motion  for  that  pur- 
pose to  the  Encampment. 

Action  on  Motion  of  Committee. 

SEC.  4.  When  a  motion  for  the  expulsion  or  suspension  of 
a  Patriarch  shall  have  been  submitted  in  due  form,  it  shall 
be  announced,  and  made  the  special  order  of  business  for  the 
next  regular  monthly  session  of  the  Encampment,  and  the  ac- 
cused shall  be  duly  summoned  to  be  then  and  there  in  attend- 
ance ;  at  which  time,  whether  the  implicated  Patriarch  be 
present  or  not,  the  Encampment  may  proceed  to  consider  and 
determine  the  question.  Two  thirds  of  the  members  present 
voting  in  favor  of  the  motion,  it  shall  be  carried  ;  and  the  En- 
campment shall  be  fully  competent,  while  such  motion  is  un- 
der consideration,  to  vary  the  penalty  from  the  original  mo- 
tion. 

Appeal  from  Decision  of  Committee. 

SEC.  5.  When  the  decision  of  the  committee  appointed  un- 
der Sec.  3,  for  the  adjustment  of  grievanca*  shall  not  be  sat- 
isfactory to  all  parties,  either  of  those  interested  shall  have 
the  privilege  of  appeal  to  the  Encampment ;  and  at  the  time 
appointed  for  trying  the  appeal,  the  committee  shall  present 
to  the  Encampment,  in  writing,  the  grounds  on  which  their 
decision  was  founded,  and  the  parties  shall  have  the  privilege 
of  being  heard  before  the  Encampment,  which  shall  determine 
the  correctness  of  the  decision  of  the  committee,  by  the  vote 
of  a  majority  of  the  members  present. 

Appeal  to  Grand  Encampment. 

SEC.  6.  Any  Patriarch  feeling  aggrieved  by  the  decision  of 
the  Encampment  against  him,  is  entitled  to  an  appeal  to  the 
Grand  Encampment  for  a  new  trial,  if  informality  or  want  of 
fairness  be  shown  on  the  former  trial.  -On  the  command  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  the  Patriarch  may  be  tried  anew  for 
the  same  offence. 

Notice  of  Appeal. 

SEC.  7.  Whenever  an  appeal  shall  be  taken  by  any  member 
to  the  Grand  Encampment,  notice  thereof,  stating  the  grounds 
of  such  appeal,  shall  be  served  upon  the  Encampment  of  which 


132          Constitution  for  Subordinate  Encampments. 

the  appellant  is  a  member,  at  least  two  weeks  before  the  ses- 
sion of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

Notice  to  other  Encampments. 

SEC.  8.  When  a  Patriarch  has  been  expelled  or  suspended, 
(except  for  non-payment  of  dues,)  notice  thereof  shall  be  sent 
to  all  the  Encampments  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  of  Connecticut ;  and  a  Patriarch  who  has  been 
legally  expelled,  shall  not  be  again  admitted  to  membership, 
without  the  consent  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

ARTICLE  VII. 

SESSIONS,  TERMS,  AND  RETURNS. 

Sessions. 

SEC.  1.  The  first  regular  session  held  in  each  month  shall  be 
styled  the  "  monthly  session  ;"  and  those  succeeding  shall  be 
styled  "  adjourned  or  special  sessions." 

SEC.  2.  Seven  Patriarchs  shall  constitute  a  quorum;  and 
all  business  shall  be  transacted  in  the  R.  P.  degree. 

Terms. 
<*•" 
SEC.  3.  Semi-annual  terms,  consisting  of  not  less  than  six 

monthly  sessions,  shall  commence  on  the  first  regular  sessions 
of  July  and  January  only  ;  and  all  terms  shall  end  on  the  day 
on  which  the  succeeding  ones  commence. 

Returns. 

SEC.  4.  It  shalUje  the  duty  of  the  last  past  officers  to  pre- 
pare and  forwar*  to  the  Grand  Encampment,  immediately 
on  the  installation  of  their  successors,  the  result  of  the  elections, 
and  a  regular  report  of  the  work  of  the  term,  including  the 
names  of  those  initiated,  admitted  by  card,  advanced  and  ex- 
alted, rejected,  withdrawn  by  card,  suspended  or  expelled,  and 
the  cause  thereof,  reinstated  and  deceased,  the  whole  number 
in  membership,  the  amount  of  receipts,  amount  of  funds  on 
hand,  number  of  Patriarchs  relieved,  number  of  widowed  fami- 
lies relieved,  number  of  Patriarchs  buried,  with  the  amount 
applied  to  each  of  these  purposes,  designating  the  amount  paid 
for  the  education  of  orphans — accompanied  by  whatever  sum 
may  be  due  to  the  Grand  Encampment. 


ARTICLE  VIII. 

AMENDMENTS. 

This  Constitution  or  any  part  thereof  shall  not  be  altered, 
amended,  suspended  or  annulled,  except  on  motion  made  in 
the  Grand  Encampment. 

•-.  •* 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF 

GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  LO.O.F,  OF  CONNECTICUT, 


SEMI-ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Jan.  9th,  1849. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.,  of  Connecti- 
cut, convened  this  day  in  semi-annual  session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  ORIGEN  UTLE Y,  Grand  Senior  Warden,  pro.  tern. 
R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe, 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.  W.  A.  C.  GOODMAN,  Grand  Junior  Warden,  pro.  tern. 
R.  W.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  Grand  Rep  to  G.  Lodge  U.  S. 
W.  SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Sentinel,  pro.  tern. 

and  a  representation  from  subordinates  under  this  jurisdic- 
tion. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Grand 
Officers  took  their  stations,  and  after  the  Throne  of  Grace  had 
been  addressed  by  the  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest,  the  Grand 
Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Scribe  commenced  reading  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session,  when,  on  motion,  the  further  reading  was  dis- 
pensed with  by  vote  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  then  appointed  a  Committee 
on  Credentials,  viz. :  G.  Rep.  T.  P.  Abell  and  Pats.'E.  G.  Storer 
and  L.  Peck,  who  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  now  in  session  : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  would  report  as  correct  the  follow- 
ing named  Patriarchs  : — 

Jas.  H.  Leforge  and  W.  H.  Ellis,  Sassacus,  No.  1. 
Calvin  G.  Williams,  Charity,  No.  10. 
Orlando  Pease  and  Benj.  B.  Woodford,  Winsted,  No.  12. 
Ruel  Thrall  and  Reuben  P.  Gage,  Hinman,  No.  13. 
Erastus  Foster  and  Ralph  E.  Terry,  Montevideo,  No.  15. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

T.  P.  ABELL,    ^ 

E.  G.  STORER,  >  Com. 

LUCIDS  PECK,  ) 

The  report  was  accepted,  and  the  above  named  candidates 
introduced  and  properly  instructed. 

20 


134  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, with  the  accompanying  documents : 

To  the  R.  W.  G.  Encampment,  L  0.  O.  F.  of  Ct.  : 

OFFICERS  AND  PATRIARCHS, — In  extending  to  you  the  congratu- 
lations of  the  season,  upon  your  assembling  to  deliberate  upon  the 
welfare  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order  in  this  State,  I  atn  gra- 
tified in  being  able  to  inform  you,  that  within  this  jurisdiction  per- 
fect quiet  and  harmony  prevails,  if  I  may  be  allowed  so  to  infer  from 
the  fact,  that  during  the  interval  since  our  last  session,  no  question 
of  doubt  or  dispute  has  been  presented  for  my  consideration.  The 
few  acts  left  by  the  Grand  Encampment  for  my  completion  have 
been  fully  and  satisfactorily  consummated. 

The  Grand  Encampment  having  directed  the  locations  of  Oriental 
Encampment,  No  2,  and  Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  to  be  changed 
in  compliance  with  the  requests  of  those  subordinates,  the  one  from 
East  Haddam  to  Essex,  and  the  other  from  Lower  Mystic  to  Ston- 
ington,  I  issued  authority  to  R.  W.  J.  M.  Willey,  G.  H.  P.,  direct- 
ing him  to  superintend  the  proposed  removals,  and  upon  their  proper 
location,  to  declare  them  competent  to  proceed  in  their  work.  His 
return,  declaring  the  fulfillment  of  his  commission,  which  is  herewith 
submitted,  is  full  and  satisfactory,  and  gives  assurance  that  the 
change  will  be  eminently  serviceable  to  both  those  subordinates. 

Resolutions  were  adopted  at  the  last  session  directing  Midian  En- 
campment, No.  7,  to  pay  to  the  Treasurer  of  Hinman  Encampment, 
No.  13,  the  whole  amount  of  fees  received  by  said  Midian  En- 
campment for  the  initiation  of  all  those  members  who  belonged,  at 
the  time  of  their  admission,  to  the  jurisdiction  of  Hinman  Encamp- 
ment. And  in  case  of  the  refusal  of  Midian  Encampment  to  com- 
ply within  three  months,  her  charter  was  declared  annulled. 

Before  the  completion  of  the  prescribed  time,  viz.,  about  the  25th 
of  September  last,  the  officers  of  Midian  Encampment  surrendered 
to  the  Grand  Scribe  their  charter  and  working  books,  accompanied 
with  a  statement  of  their  grievances.  I  subsequently,  through  D. 
G.  P.  Wm.  B.  Davis,  made  a  demand  for  their  records,  funds  and 
other  property.  The  demand  was  refused,  and  he  informed  that 
the  property  had  been  transferred  to  a  new  institution. 

The  Grand  Scribe  issued,  under  my  direction,  a  notice  to  the  va- 
rious Grand  Encampments,  of  the  expulsion  of  Midian  Encamp- 
ment, in  compliance  with  the  resolution  directing  it.  I  also  caused 
the  same  notice  to  be  inserted  in  a  circular  transmitting  to  the  sub- 
ordinates in  this  jurisdiction  the  annual  and  semi-annual  P.  W.,  and 
promulged  through  the  same  channel  the  information  that  a  Chief 
Patriarch  is  competent  to  install  his  successor  in  the  absence  of  all 
designated  officers,  and  of  all  P.  C.  Patriarchs,  much  inconvenience 
having  arisen  from  a  want  of  knowledge  of  that  fact. 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  adopted  a  resolution  directing 
the  manner  in  which  Encampments  shall  be  notified  of  the  cessation 
of  membership  of  its  Patriarchs  in  the  Lodges  to  which  they  re- 
spectively belong.  I  commend  it  to  your  attention,  as  requiring  some 
legislation  for  its  consummation. 


1849.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  135 

The  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States,  at  its  last  session,  adopted  a 
resolution  whose  effect  will  be  to  prevent  any  State  Grand  Bodies 
from  amending  in  any  way  their  Constitutions,  without  the  consent 
of  that  Body.  A  committee  was  also  appointed  to  prepare  and  report 
to  the  next  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States,  forms  of 
Constitutions  to  be  uniformly  imposed  upon  the  respective  Grand 
Lodges  and  Grand  Encampments  in  the  United  States,  in  place  of 
those  of  their  own  adoption  ;  the  effect  of  which  will  be  to  change 
our  whole  laws  and  customs,  and  place  us  under  a  new  and  untried 
regime.  Both  these  acts  I  regard  as  encroachments  upon  our  char- 
tered rights,  and  as  unwarrantable  assumptions  of  power  by  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  I  respectfully  recommend  that 
this  Right  Worthy  Body  remonstrate  against  their  consummation. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  W.  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment, 
I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

DEAR  SIR  AND  BROTHER — Pursuant  to  instructions  received  from 
you  under  date  of  Aug.  4.  1848,  I  proceeded  to  Essex  Borough  on 
the  6th  day  of  October  last,  and  the  charter,  books,  furniture,  and 
other  effects  of  Oriental  Encampment,  No  2,  having  been  previously 
conveyed  from  East  Haddam  to  said  Borough  of  Essex,  I  called  a 
special  session  of  said  Oriental  Encampment  in  the  Hall  of  Fenwick 
Lodge,  No.  20,  I.  0.  O.  F.,  and  then  and  there  in  due  form  declared 
said  Encampment  regularly  removed  according  to  the  order  of  the  R. 
W.  Grand  Encampment,  to  said  Borough  of  Essex.  I  have  the 
honor  to  report  that  said  Encampment  commenced  its  labors  at  its 
new  home  under  exceedingly  favorable  auspices,  and  that  on  said 
occasion  three  members  of  Fenwick  Lodge  were  received  within  the 
tent,  and  also  in  ancient  form  exalted  to  the  degree  of  the  Royal 
Purple. 

Pursuant  to  similar  instructions  of  the  same  date,  I  caused  the 
books,  furniture,  charter,  and  effects  of  Charity  Encampment,  No. 
10,  to  be  removed  from  Lower  Mystic  to  the  Borough  of  Stonington, 
and  on  the  IGth  day  of  October  last,  its  removal  was  legally  consum- 
mated by  public  announcement  of  the  fact  at  a  special  session  of 
said  Encampment  in  the  Hall  of  Stonington  Lodge,  No.  26, 1.  O.  O.  F. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted,  in  F.,  H.and  C 

JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  G.  H.  P.  G.  E.  of  Conn 

The  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  was  accepted, 
and,  on  motion,  referred  to  a  special  committee,  consisting  of 
G.  Rep.  Abell,  G.  H.  Priest  Willey,  and  Pat.  Ellis. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  his  report,  which  was  re- 
ferred to  the  Committee  on  Finance,  which  committee  was 
thereupon  appointed  by  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patirarch,  and  con- 
sisted of  Patriarchs  O.  Utley,  E.  G.  Storer,  and  Lucius  Peck. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  G.  H.  Priest  Willey, 
and  Patriarchs  O.  Utley  and  J.  R.  Greenwood,  a  Committee 
on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

The  special  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of 


136  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  now  in  session  : 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  G.  Patriarch's  semi- 
annual report,  beg  leave  to  report, — That  they  have  had  the  same 
under  consideration,  and  recommend  that  so  much  of  said  report  as 
relates  to  Midian  Encampment,  together  with  the  accompanying  docu- 
ment from  Midian  Encampment,  be  referred  to  a  committee  of  three  : 
That  so  much  as  relates  to  the  resolution  of  the  G.  L.  U.  S.  re- 
garding the  cessation  of  membership  of  Patriarchs  in  subordinate 
Lodges,  be  referred  to  a  committee  of  three  : 

And  that  so  much  as  relates  to  the  action  of  the  G.  L.  of  the  United 
States  in  regard  to  the  Constitutions  of  the  State  Grand  Bodies,  be 
also  referred  to  a  committee  of  three. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

T.  P.  ABELL,      ) 

J.   M.  WILLEY,  >  Com. 

WM.  H.  ELLIS,  > 

The  following  committees  were  then  appointed,  viz. :  On  so 
much  of  the  said  report  as  relates  to  the  late  Midian  Encamp- 
ment, No.  7,  Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris,  E.  G.  Storer,  and  O.  Ut- 
ley.  On  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  the  cessation  of 
membership  of  Patriarchs  in  subordinate  Lodges,  G.  H.  Priest 
Willey,  and  Patriarchs  J.  R.  Greenwood  and  B.  B.  Wood- 
ford.  On  so  much  as  relates  to  action  of  the  R.  W.  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States,  G.  Rep.  T.  P.  Abell,  Pat.  A.  C. 
Goodman,  and  P.  G.  P.  William  E.  Sanford. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  their  report  on  the 
accounts  of  the  Grand  Treasurer,  which  was  accepted. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  semi-annual  Reports  of  Subordinate  Encampments,  beg  leave  to 
report,  that  they  have  examined  said  reports,  and  find  correct  those 
from 

Sassacus  Encampment,  No.    1, 
Sowheag          "  "     6, 

Winsted  "  "  12, 

Hinman  "  "  13, 

Montevideo       "  "  15. 

The  Report  from  Wascussee  Encampment,  No.  14,  is  deficient  in 
not  stating  the  time  of  meeting  of  said  Encampment. 

No  returns  have  been  received  from  Nos.  2,  3,  5,  8,  9,  10  and  11. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity. 

J.  M.  WILLEY,  ^ 

O.  UTLEY,  >  Com. 

JAS.  R.  GREENWOOD,  ) 


1849.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  137 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  also  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  to  whom  were  submitted 
the  By-Laws  of  subordinates,  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  ex- 
amined the  By-Laws  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  and  find  the 
same  correct,  and  in  conformity  with  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  and  the  Constitution  of  subordinates. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity. 

J.  M.  WILLEY,  \ 

O.  UTLEY,  >  Com. 

JAS.  R.  GREENWOOD,  ) 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  also  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted,  and  the  Constitution 
and  By-Laws  referred  back  to  No.  15.  for  correction. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  having  examined  the 
Constitution  and  By-Laws  of  Montevideo  Encampment,  No.  15,  find 
that  Art.  4,  Sec.  1st,  clause  1st,  of  the  Constitution  is  copied  incor- 
rectly. Art.  2,  Sec.  1st,  and  Art.  3,  Sec.  5th,  also  Art.  6,  Sec.  2d, 
of  their  By-Laws,  are  in  confliction  with  the  Constitution  ;  they 
would  therefore  recommend  that  said  Encampment  correct  their  By- 
Laws  so  as  to  correspond  with  the  Constitution. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

J.  M.  WILLEY  \ 

O.  UTLEY,  >  Com. 

JAS.  R.   GREENWOOD,  ) 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  adjourned  to  half  past 
6  o'clock,  this  evening. 


HALF  PAST  6  O'CLOCK  P.  M.,  Jan.  9, 1849. 

Grand  Encampment  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 

Present:  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  M.  E.  Grand  H.  P.,  Of- 
ficers and  Patriarchs. 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  business  of  the 
session. 

The  committee  to  whom  the  subject  was  referred,  submit- 
ted the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O,  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch's  Report  (together  with  the  accompanying  docu- 
ment) as  relates  to  the  late  Midian  Encampment,  No.  7,  respectful- 
ly Report — 

That  they  have  had  the  subject  under  consideration,  and  fully  ap- 
prove of  the  doings  of  the  Grand  Encampment  and  M.  W.  Grand 
Patriarch  in  the  premises  ;  and  while  they  deem  the  insubordination 
and  conduct  of  the  members  of  that  Encampment  most  reprehensible 
and  unworthy  of  Odd  Fellows,  they  would  recommend  that  no  further 


138  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

action  be  talien  in  the  matter,  except  that  the  names  of  the  members 
of  said  Midian  Encampment  appended  to  the  memorial,  be  published 
with  the  proceedings  of  this  session  of  the   Grand  Encampment,  as 
having  been  expelled  from  this  branch  of  the  Order. 
Submitted  in  Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  \ 

E.  G.  STORER,  >  Com. 

0.  UTLEY,         ) 

The  committee  to  whom  the  subject  was  referred,  submit- 
ted the  following  report,  which  was  accepted,  and  the  resolu- 
tion adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  G.  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  committee  on  so  much  of  the  Report  of  the  M. 
W.  G.  Patriarch  as  relates  to  the  "  cessation  of  the  membership  of 
Patriarchs  in  subordinate  Lodges,"  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have 
attended  to  the  duties  of  their  appointment,  and  recommend  the  pas- 
sage of  the  following  resolution. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity. 

J.  M.  WILLEY,  ~\ 

JAS.  R.  GREENWOOD,  >  Com. 
B.  B.  WOODFORD,       ) 

Resolved,  That  the  Scribe  of  each  Encampment  shall  furnish  to 
the  Secretary  of  each  subordinate  Lodge  from  which  its  members 
may  be  drawn,  the  names  of  such  members  of  the  Encampment  as 
may  be  members  of  said  Lodge. 

Patriarch  Harris  submitted  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  officers  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  together 
with  its  Grand  Representative,  shall  be  allowed  for  travel  and  attend- 
ance at  the  regular  sessions  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  the  same 
amounts  as  are  provided  for  attendance  on  the  Grand  Lodge,  I.  0.  0. 

F.  of  Connecticut.  Provided,  however,  that  no  officer  or  Grand  Re- 
presentative of  this  Grand  Encampment  shall  receive  pay  for  travel 
and  attendance,  whose  expenses  are  paid  by  said  Grand  Lodge,  or 
by  the  subordinate  Encampment  or  Lodge  of  which  he  is  a  member. 

The  committee  to  whom  the  subject  was  referred,  submit- 
ted the  following  report,  which  was  accepted,  and  the  accom- 
panying resolutions  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  now  in  session  : 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch's semi-annual  report  as  relates  to  the  action  of  the  R.  W. 

G.  L.  U.  States,  in  prohibiting  State  Grand  Encampments  and  Lodges 
from  amending  their  Constitutions  without  the  consent  of  said  Su- 
preme Body  ;  and  also  as  relates  to  the  action  of  the  G.  L.  U.  S.  in 
providing  for  the  enactment  of  a  uniform  Constitution  for  the  several 
State  Grand  Bodies  under  her  jurisdiction,  have  had  the  same  under 
consideration  and  beg  leave  to  report — 

That  in  their  judgment  they  can  but  consider  said  action  of  the 


1849.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  139 

i 

R.  W.  G.  L.,  in  these  instances,  as  premature,  inexpedient,  and  unjust, 
and  must  therefore  operate  deleteriously  for  the  interests  of  the 
Order  at  large. 

It  is  premature,  inasmuch  as  no  time  or  means  were  taken  to  con- 
sult the  wishes  and  views  of  the  jurisdictions  most  vitally  interested 
in  such  legislation,  and  from  which,  it  is  possible,  a  general  voice  of 
protestation  might  have  been  heard. 

It  is  inexpedient,  because  it  is  impossible  that  a  uniform  constitu- 
tion should  not  conflict  with  the  established  customs,  legislations, 
and  experience  of  our  State  Grand  Bodies,  from  which  confusion 
and  inefficiency  must  ensue. 

It  is  unjust,  because  having  grown  up  to  maturity  under  laws  of 
our  own  creating,  and  become  acquainted  with  all  their  ramifications, 
bearings,  and  utilities,  we  should  then  be  called  upon  to  forego  ad- 
vantages thus  secured  to  us,  and  enter  upon  a  new  and  uncertain  ca- 
reer ;  and  because  it  is  a  direct  violation  of  rights  guarantied  to  us 
by  charter,  by  custom,  and  by  direct  legislation. 

We  therefore  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolutions. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

T.  P.  ABELL,        ^ 

A.  C.  GOODMAN,   >  Com. 

W.  E.  SANFORD,  ) 

Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Encampment  have  learned  with  pro- 
found concern,  that  the  G.  L.  U.  S.  have  not  only  attempted  to  abro- 
gate their  rights  of  legislation  in  matters  relating  to  their  state  juris- 
diction, but  have  also  proposed  to  set  aside  their  Constitution,  and 
impose  upon  them  another  without  their  consent. 

Resolved,  That  we  therefore  respectfully  protest  against  this  pro- 
posed usurpation  of  power  by  the  G.  L.  U.  S.  over  the  State  Grand 
jurisdictions. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  authorized  to  procure  a 
suitable  chest  for  the  use  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Representative  proceeded  to  give 
instruction  in  the  work  of  the  Order. 

The  following  bills  were  presented,  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  Finance,  and  by  them  approved,  after  which  they  were 
ordered  paid. 

M.  W.  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Patriarch,  for  postage,      $1.00 
Grand  Representative  T.  P.  Abell,  for  Mileage,     .     .     .         5.00 

Prelate  Demick,  for  compensation,  &c., 28.28 

T.  J.  Stafford,  for  printing, 33.22 

A.  C.  Heitmann,  for  bill  of  stationery, 2.93 

John  Kennedy,  for  care  of  room, 3.00 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 

P.  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 


GRAND  TREASURER'S  ACCOUNT. 

Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  G.  Treas. 
DR.      July  11,  1848,  To  cash  paid  T.  P.  Abell, 


CR. 


Oct.  6,   1848, 


J.  Kennedy,     .  . 

C.  J.  Gruman, .  . 

Wm.  L.  Brewer,  . 

T.  J.  Stafford,  .  . 

L.  A.  Thomas,  . 

L  A.  Thomas,  . 

Dues  G.  L.  U.  S  , 
G  R.  Abell, 


January,  1849,  To  balance  to  new  account, 


July  11,  1848,  By  balance  from  old  account, 
"  "  Dues  Sassacus,  No.  1, 

Oriental,     "    2, 
Palmyra, 
Unity, 


Devotion, 


Mt.  Herrnon,   8, 


Kabaosa, 
Winsted, 


9, 
12, 


Montevideo,  15, 
Cards, 


$81.77 

28.40 

.90 

7.77 

5.05 

17.68 

5.36 

2.22 

11.05 

18.90 

2.25 


3.00 
5.50 
9.00 
28.10 
23.50 
25.00 
20.00 
50.00 
10.40 

$181.35 


$181.35 

The  Committee  on  Finance  have  examined  the  above  account  and  find  the  same 
correct. 

O.  UTLEY,          1 
E.  G.  STORER,  >  Com. 
New  Haven,  Jan.  9,  1849.  Lucius  PECK,    5 


The  following  are  the  names  appended  to  the  memorial  of  the  late  Midian  En- 
campment, No.  7,  ordered  to  be  published  (page  138)  with  the  proceedings  of  this 
session  of  the  G.  Encampment,  as  having  been  expelled  from  this  branch  of  the  Order. 


Henry  Moore, 

John  B.  Eldredge,  P.  G., 

Hezekiah  K.  Sears, 

Aaron  Morley,  P.  C.  P., 

Wm.  E.  Learned, 

James  Worthington, 

Abijah  Woodruff,  P.  C.  P., 

John  Kitson, 

Daniel  L.  Pealer, 

John  Seckett. 

J.  D.  Egleston, 

J.  Wheelock,  Jr, 

H.  C.  Brainard, 

J.  Hallac,  P.  G., 

J.  K.  Parsons, 

Henry  Hastings,  P.  G., 

L.  Weller,  P.  G., 

E.  Hubbard, 

M.  M.  Merriman,  P.  H.  P., 

A.  Skaats, 

W.  H.  Hoadley, 

Rawson  Read,  P.  G., 

L.  H.  Hamblin, 

H.  A.  Chapin, 

Joel  Sperry, 

James  Levon, 


Hiram  B.  Case,  P.  G., 

Calvin  Northrop,  P.  H.  P., 

Geo.  King, 

E.  Fessenden,  P.  C.  P., 

C.  C.  Strong, 

James  Bidwell, 

George  W.  Martin, 

Henry  Clay  Bagg, 

John  Kenyon, 

Thomas  Small, 

George  C.  Owen, 

John  Scurvier, 

Donald  Graham, 

Matthew  Anderson, 

Wm.  H.  Chapin, 

Joseph  Brown, 

H.  L.  Miller,  P.  G.  M., 

A.  M.  Gordon,  P.  C.  P., 

William  Boardman,  P.  G., 

J.  L.  Rice,  P.  G., 

Horace  Fox, 

Horatio  N.  Barrow, 

S.  M.  Dart, 

S.  Woodruff,  P.  H.  P., 

A.  S.  Tinkham, 

A.  Denison, 


Thomas  M.  Knight, 

Wm.  Olmsted, 

Charles  Collins, 

C.  V.  Peckham, 

Benjamin  Pease, 

John  Smart, 

John  J.  Benton, 

John  Fox, 

John  Lee, 

J.  W.  Johnson,  P.  C.  P., 

O.  Woodhouse,  P.  C.  P., 

W.  H.  Crowell,   S.  W., 

Geo.  D.  Jewett,  H.  P., 

Francis  Dana, 

Joseph  Pratt,  Jr.,  P.  G., 

O.  D.  Seymour,  P.  C.  P., 

W.  P.  Chamberlin, 

Goodwin  Chaffee, 

W.  S.  Crane, 

J.  C.  Wakeley,  P.  G., 

M.  P.  Holt, 

Samuel  Alexander,  Jr., 

Wells  Adams, 

John  H.  Inslee, 

William  Brooks. 


PROCEEDINGS 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1,  0,  0,F,  OF  CONNECTICUT, 


ANNUAL   SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  July  10th,  1849. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  in  annual  session. 

PRESENT: 

M.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  C  HO  L  WELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 
R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe, 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R  W.  WILLIAM  B.  DAVIS,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
R.  W.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  Grand  Rep.  to  G.  Lodge  U.  S. 
W.  ETHEL  T.  FARNAM,  Gra,nd  Sentinel, 

and  a  representation  from  the  several  subordinates  under  this 
jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Grand 
Officers  took  their  stations,  and  after  the  Throne  of  Grace 
had  been  addressed  by  the  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest,  the 
Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  was  ordered, 
and  the  Grand  Scribe  commenced  reading  them  ;  when,  on 
motion  of  Patriarch  Wm.  E.  Sanford,  the  further  reading  was 
dispensed  with,  by  vote  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Patriarchs  Wm.  E. 
Sanford  of  No.  1,  Geo.  S.  Sanford  of  No.  8,  and  H.  H.  Roath 
of  No.  3,  Committee  on  Credentials. 

Patriarchs  J.  M.  Willey,  Origen  Utley,  and  Lucius  Peck, 
were  appointed  Committee  of  Finance. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 

21 


142  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July. 

port,  which  was  accepted,  and  the  candidates  therein  named 
introduced  and  properly  instructed. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  now  in  session. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  would  report  that  the  following 
Patriarchs  have  presented  legal  certificates,  entitling  them  to  the 
Grand  Encampment  degree  : 

A.  C.  Heitmann,  P.  C.  P., )    /•  o  AT     -i 

F.  Turner,  P.  H.  P.,  \  of  Sassacus>  No-  *• 

Jas.  Phelps,  P.  H.  P.,  of  Oriental,  No.  2. 
A.  Chichester,  P.  C.  P.,  of  Devotion,  No.  5. 
Geo.  G.  Wheeler,  P.  C.  P.,  >    f  ,-4  „  AT 

John  L.  "Roberts,  P.  C.  P.,    \  of  Mt"  Hermon'  N°'  8' 

D.  B.  Potter,  P.  C.  P.,  of  Charity,  No.  10. 

E.  C.  Kellogg,  P.  C.  P.,  of  Connecticut,  No.  11. 
Jas.  L.  Lockwood,  P.  C.  P.,  of  Wascussee,  No.  14. 
P.  Wardwell,  P.  C.  P.,      >    ,  ,,          • ,        M      ,  - 
Geo.  F.  Steele,  P.  H.  P.,  \  °f  Montevideo'  No-   15- 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

WM.  E.  SANFORD,  ^ 

GEO.  S.  SANFORD,  >  Committee. 

H.  H.  ROATH,         > 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following,  being 
his  annual  report : 

Officers  and  Members  of  the  Gh~and  Encampment  of  Conn. 

I  greet  you  once  again  upon  the  return  of  the  annual  period  of 
your  assembling,  at  which  those  whom  you  have  invested  with  the 
cares  and  responsibilities  of  office,  return  to  you  their  authority  and 
give  account  of  their  stewardship. 

I  am  hardly  able,  however,  to  congratulate  you  upon  the  progress 
or  extension  of  our  branch  of  the  order  in  this  jurisdiction.  During 
the  past  year,  our  tents  have  been  spread  upon  no  new  ground,  and, 
judging  from  the  few  reports  which  I  have  seen,  small  additions 
have  been  made  to  those  already  occupied.  It  is  for  you  to  inquire 
whether  any  defect  exists  in  our  organization  or  laws  which  needs 
correction. 

I  have  taken  occasion,  during  the  recessr,  to  examine  more  at 
length  the  subject  to  which  I  called  your  attention  at  the  last  ses- 
sion, to  wit,  the  attempt  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States 
to  wrest  from  the  State  jurisdictions  the  right  of  constitutional 
legislation  ;  and  I  deem  it  my  duty  to  revert  once  more  to  the  sub- 
ject. 

When  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  was  formed,  in 
1824-5,  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland  and  U.  S.  surrendered  the 
original  charter,  received  from  England,  "  to  the  States  of  Mary- 
land, Massachusetts,  Pennsylvania,  and  New  York,  and  all  other 
States,  Territories,  and  Districts,  within  the  Union,  wherein  a  Grand 


1849.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  143 

Lodge  may  be  legally  established,* — and  they  in  turn  surrendered 
certain  of  their  powers  for  the  mutual  benefit  of  the  whole,  and 
framed  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  upon  the  model  of 
our  Federal  Government.!  "  It  was"  says  G.  Secretary  Ridgely,J 
"  a  body  of  exceedingly  limited  jurisdiction ;"  its  powers  being  de- 
fined, by  G.  Sire  Kennedy,  to  be,  "  providing  for  uniform  work, 
general  intercourse,  and  the  administration  of  justice."!}  In  other 
words,  it  was  to  have  the  entire  control  of  the  work  of  the  Order  ; 
to  enact  laws  by  which  visiting  brothers  were  to  be  governed  ;  and 
to  act  as  umpire,  or  court  of  errors,  for  deciding  questions  carried 
up  by  permission,  or  by  order  of  State  jurisdictions.  These  and  the 
right  to  grant  charters  in  States  where  Grand  Lodges  had  not  been 
already  established,  were  all  the  powers  claimed  by  its  Constitution, 
which  also  contained  a  provision  that  no  alteration  should  be  made 
in  the  instrument,  without  the  concurrence  of  two  thirds  the  State 
jurisdictions,  for  which  purpose  six  months'  notice  of  all  proposed 
amendments  were  to  be  given. ]] 

At  the  session  of  1833,  however,  when  there  were  present  seven 
members  from  Maryland,  and  only  two  from  other  States,  the  Con- 
stitution was  taken  up,  in  violation  of"  its  own  provisions,  and  en- 
tirely remodeled.  The  clause  rendering  them  accountable  to  the 
State  jurisdictions  was  left  out,  and  another  introduced,  claiming 
"  original  and  exclusive  jurisdiction  in  Oddfellowship."^ 

An  attempt  was  made,  in  1834,  to  exercise  this  "  exclusive  juris- 
diction." The  Grand  Lodge  of  Ohio  presented  a  copy  of  her  Con- 
stitution, complimentarily,  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  States  ; 
when,  at  the  instance  of  Rep.  Hopkins,  of  Pennsylvania,  she  was 
authoritatively  "  directed  to  change  the  style  and  title"  Rep.  Ridge- 
ly,  proxy  for  that  State,  "  solemnly  protested  against  the  right  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  to  interfere  with  the  Constitution 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Ohio."**  This  claim,  at  that  time  undeni- 
able, was  admitted,  and  for  the  next  ten  years  no  attempt  was 
made  to  interfere  with  the  legislation  of  State  jurisdictions. 

Prior  to  1843,  no  Grand  Lodge  or  Grand  Encampment  presented 
its  constitution  or  laws  for  examination  ;  nor  did  the  G.  L.  of  U.  S. 
even  presume  to  give  them  an  approval  prior  to  that  time.  No  law 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  existed  prior  to  1847, 

*  Journal  of  Proceedings,  Vol.  I,  p.  C5. 

t "  The  constitution  of  our  federal  government,  framed  by  the  wisdom  of  the 
sages  of  the  revolution — wherein  twenty-four  wheels  revolve  in  one  wheel,  twenty- 
four  empires  in  one  empire,  and  twenty-four  sovereignties  in  one  sovereignty — act- 
ing together  in  one  harmonious  concert,  the  beauty  of  its  symmetry  and  practical 
operation  has  commanded  the  gratitude  of  our  countrymen  and  the  applause  of 
mankind.  Upon  this  system  has  been  reared  the  government  of  Oddfellowship ; 
and  by  it  the  order  has  been  advanced,  its-interests  promoted,  and  its  prosperity  se- 
cured."— Ibid,  Vol.  I,  p.  65. 

Uournal  of  Proceedings,  Vol.  I.  p.  420.  §  Ibid,  Vol.  I,  p.  397. 

||  Ibid,  Vol.  I,  pp.  30,  31,  59,  60,  (U.  t  Ibid,  Vol.  I,  p.  10<). 

«*  Ibid,  Vol.  I,  p.  139. 


144  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

claiming  any  right  to  supervise  or  examine  the  Constitutions  of 
State  jurisdictions.  Nor  is  there  any  law  now  in  existence,  which 
claims  any  right  to  alter,  amend,  or  annul  the  constitutional  enact- 
ments of  State  jurisdictions,  except  when  they  conflict  with  exist- 
ing laws.* 

The  resolution,  then,  adopted  at  the  last  session  of  the  G.  Lodge 
of  the  United  States,  which  declares  that  the  laws  of  a  State  juris- 
diction are  not  legally  in  force  until  sanctioned  by  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States,!  as  well  as  the  projected  plan  for  enacting  Con- 
stitutions for  State  jurisdictions  and  annulling  those  of  their  own 
adoption,|  are  not  only  violations  of  the  original  compact  on  which 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  was  established,  but  are  not 
even  sanctioned  by  any  of  its  own  statutes  or  laws,  and  are  in  di- 
rect opposition  to  the  usage  of  the  Order  for  more  than  twenty 
years, — a  period  sufficient  to  establish  it  as  ancient  usage,  if  so 
vague  an  authority  can  be  held  of  any  weight. 

Measures  so  manifestly  at  variance  with  the  laws  of  the  Order, 
so  contrary  to  every  principle  of  right,  and  so  opposed  to  the  spirit 
of  the  institutions  under  which  we  live,  cannot  be  too  strenuously 
resisted.  It  were  far  better  that  the  order  should  crumble  to  pieces, 
than  sink  into  a  despotism.  And  while  I  would  yield  a  willing  and 
cheerful  obedience  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  in  all  • 
things  under  her  proper  jurisdiction,  I  would  firmly  resist  any  at- 
tempt to  encroach  upon  our  rights  and  prerogatives.  The  links 
which  bind  us  in  the  union  of  love  and  kindness,  may  adorn  us  as 
the  voluntary  bond  of  friendship  ;  but  when  forced  upon  us,  they 
become  manacles,  which  should  be  rent  and  cast  aside  by  all  who 
do  not  wish  to  own  themselves  slaves. 

The  evils  under  which  the  Order  in  New  York  are  now  suffering 
have  arisen  entirely  from  the  unlawful  assumption  and  exercise  of 
powers  by  the  Grand  Sire.  Had  the  Order  in  that  State  been  per- 
mitted to  enact,  their  own  laws,  as  was  their  undoubted  right,  by  the 
same  rule  that  governs  alike  states  and  corporate  bodies,  under  our 
free  institutions,  viz.,  the  majority  at  the  ballot  boxes,  the  difficulties 
in  that  State  would,  long  ere  this,  have  settled  into  harmony  and 
quiet.  The  noble  stand  which  the  majority  of  the  Order  in  the  State 
have  taken  against  the  usurpations  of  power  by  the  Grand  Sire  and 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  must  command  the  admira- 
tion of  all  lovers  of  freedom,  and  deserve  our  sympathies  and  our 
aid. 

The  Grand  Scribe  will  lay  before  you  a  memorial  from  the  Or- 
der in  New  York,  which  I  commend  to  your  earnest  consideration. 
Should  your  views  coincide  with  mine,  1  recommend  that  the  Grand 
Encampment  take  such  action  and  express  such  opinions  as  will 
convey  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  and  to  the  Order 
at  large,  our  convictions  and  our  determination. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,   G.  Patriarch. 

*  Digest,  p.  41,  42.      t  Journal,  Vol.  Ill,  p  155.      I  Ibid,  Vol.  Ill,  pp.  154,  157. 


1849.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  145 

The  above  report  was  accepted  by  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, and,  on  motion  referred  to  a  committee  of  three,  for 
distribution  of  the  subjects,  therein  referred  to,  to  appro- 
priate committees. 

Patriarchs  Townsend  P.  Abell,  William  E.  Sanford,  and 
Adrian  C.  Heitmann,  were  appointed  said  committee. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  his  report,  which  was  re- 
ferred to  the  Committee  of  Finance  ;  who  subsequently  re- 
ported that  they  had  examined  and  found  the  same  correct. 
On  motion,  it  was  voted,  that  the  report  be  accepted. 

Patriarchs  Origen  Utley,  A.  C.  Goodman,  and  Lucius  Peck, 
were  appointed  a  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

Patriarch  T.  P.  Abell,  from  the  committee  to  whom  was 
referred  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report,  submitted  the  following 
report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Conn. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch,  have  had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  beg 
leave  to  recommend — 

That  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  the  present  condition  of 
the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order  in  this  jurisdiction,  be  referred 
to  a  committee  of  three  : 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  the  encroachments  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States  upon  the  State  jurisdictions,  be  referred  to  a 
committee  of  three  : 

And  that  so  much  as  relates  to  the  condition  of  the  Order  within 
the  jurisdiction  of  the  State  of  New  York,  be  also  referred  to  a  com- 
mittee of  three. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

T.  P.  ABELL,  \ 

WM.  E.  SANFORD,  >  Committee. 

A.  C.  HEITMANN,    ) 

The  above  report  was  accepted,  and  the  following  commit- 
tees appointed  in  accordance  "with  the  recommendation  therein 
contained  : 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  the  present  condition  of  the  Pa- 
triarchal branch  of  our  Order  in  this  jurisdiction,  Patriarchs 
E.  T.  Farnam,  F.  Turner,  and  J.  Phelps. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  the  encroachments  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States  upon  the  State  jurisdictions, 
Patriarchs  George  S.  Sanford,  T.  P.  Abell,  and  H.  Hobart 
Roath. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  the  condition  of  the  Order  within 
the  jurisdiction  of  New  York,  Patriarchs  Wm.  E.  Sanford, 
A.  C.  Heitmann,  and  W.  B.  Davis. 

A  communication  from  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the 


146  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 

State  of  New  York  was  received  and  referred  to  the  Com- 
mitte  on  so  much  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as 
relates  to  the  condition  of  the  Order  within  the  jurisdiction  of 
New  York. 

On  motion  of  Patriarch  Origen  Utley,  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment proceeded  to  the  nomination  and  election  of  Grand  Offi- 
cers for  the  year  ensuing.  On  balloting,  the  following  Patri- 
archs were  declared  duly  elected  : 

M.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  E.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  High  Priest. 

R.  W.  WILLIAM  B.  DAVIS,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

R.  IV.  PRELATE  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 

R.  W.  ORIGEN  UTLEY,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

The  Grand  Officers  elect  were  then  installed  into  their  re- 
spective chairs,  in  ample  form. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  adjourned  to  half  past 
7  o'clock  this  evening. 

Tuesday,  July  10th,  7\  P.  M. 

The  Grand  Encampment  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 
Present,  the  Grand  Officers  and  Members. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  having  announced  that  the 
Grand  Encampment  was  ready  to  proceed  with  the  business 
of  the  session, 

Patriarch  Chichester,  of  No.  5,  offered  the  following  reso- 
lution, which  was  adopted,  after  his  reasons  for  moving  it  had 
been  set  forth : 

Resolved,  That  Devotion  Encampment,  No.  5,  have  the  permis- 
sion of  this  Grand  Encampment  to  remove  the  location  of  said  En- 
campment from  Bethel  to  Danbury  ;  and  whenever  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch shall  be  duly  apprised  that  two  thirds  of  the  members  pres- 
ent and  voting,  at  a  meeting  called  for  that  purpose,  are  in  favor  of 
the  same,  he  shall  empower  them  to  remove. 

Patriarch  F.  Turner,  from  the  committee  on  that  subject, 
submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted,  and  the 
accompanying  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

The  special  committee  on  so  much  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patri- 
arch's report  as  relates  to  the  present  condition  of  the  patriarchal 
branch  of  our  Order  in  this  jurisdiction,  beg  leave  to  report,  that 
they  hear  with  deep  regret  the  statement  therein  made,  that  this  Or- 
der is  not  as  flourishing  at  this  time  as  it  has  been  in  former  years. 
They  hardly  believe  that  anything  may  be  done  by  this  Grand  body 


1849.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  147 


further  than  to  recommend  to  the  several  representatives  here  pres- 
ent, to  use  their   influence  in   their   respective   Encampments  to 
arouse  the  dormant  energies  of  their  own  members  to  a  more  heal- 
thy action.     They  will  therefore  offer  the  subjoined  resolution. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

E.  T.  FARNAM,  \ 

F.  TURNER,       >  Committee. 
J.  PHELPS,         j 

Resolved,  That  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  be  directed  to  address  to 
the  several  subordinate  Encampments  in  this  State,  a  request  to  ex- 
ert their  influence  to  awaken  the  slothfulness  of  the  members  of 
Lodges  around  them,  and  induce  as  many  as  they  can  to  join  the 
Order  of  Patriarchs.  . 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  announced  the  appointment 
of  Patriarch  D.  B.  Potter  to  the  office  of  Grand  Sentinel. 

Patriarch  Geo.  S.  Sanford,  from  the  committee  on  that 
subject,  submitted  the  following  report,  with  the  accompany- 
ing resolutions  ;  which  report  was  accepted,  and  the  resolu- 
tions unanimously  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W  Grand  Encampment,  now  in  session. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  G.  Patri- 
arch's semi-annual  report  as  relates  to  the  encroachments  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  on  the  State  jurisdictions,  have 
had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  beg  leave  to  recommend  the 
adoption  of  the  subjoined  resolutions. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

GEO.  S.  SANFORD,    ~\ 

T.  P.  ABELL,,  >  Committee. 

H.  HOBART  ROATH,  J 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  was  mod- 
eled after  the  Federal  Government;  that  it  possesses  only  such 
power*  as  were  delegated  by  the  State  jurisdictions,  by  and  through 
which  it  was  formed. 

Resolved,  That  the  power  to  revise  the  constitutions  and  laws  of 
State  jurisdictions,  has  never  been  conceded  to  that  body  by  the 
State  jurisdictions  ;  that  for  twenty  years  after  the  formation  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  no  attempt  was  made  to  exer- 
cise any  such  power ;  and  that  until  the  publication  of  the  Digest, 
in  1847,  it  never  was  claimed  by  that  body. 

Resolved,  That  the  attempt  to  legislate  for.  State  jurisdictions,  by 
enacting  constitutions  for  their  government,  is  in  violation  of  the 
compact  upon  which  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  was 
formed,  unsanctioned  by  its  own  statutes  or  laws,  and  should  be 
strenuously  resisted  by  every  State  jurisdiction. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Representative  from  this  R.  \V.  body, 
be  instructed  to  present  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  a 
copy  of  these  resolutions. 


148  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [July, 


Patriarch  A.  C.  Heitmann,  from  the  committee  to  whom 
the  subject  was  referred,  submitted  the  following  report,  and 
accompanying  resolutions.  The  report  was  accepted,  and 
the  resolutions  unanimously  adopted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  M.  W. 
G.  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  the  condition  of  the  Order  in  New 
York,  together  with  the  communication  from  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge 
of  New  York,  beg  leave  to  report, — 

That  they  have  examined  and  carefully  considered  the  subjects 
referred  to  them,  and  are  of  opinion  that  the  hearty  sympathies  of 
this  R.  W.  body,  as  well  as  of  the  Order  at  large  in  this  jurisdic- 
tion, are  with  our  oppressed  brethren  of  New  York. 

The  whole  question  being  so  well  understood  by  the  members  in 
general,  and  having  been  so  ably  commented  on  by  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Patriarch,  your  committee  do  not  deem  it  necessary  to  make  any 
lengthened  argument,  and  will  therefore  recommend  the  adoption  of 
the  following  resolutions. 

Respectfully  submitted. 

WM.  E.  SANFORD,  } 

A.  C.  HEITMANN,   >  Committee. 

WM.  B.  DAVIS,        > 

Resolved,  That  the  Constitution  adopted  by  the  R.  W.  G.  Lodge 
of  New  York,  at  its  November  session,  1847,  was  adopted  by  a 
constitutional  majority,  and  became  the  legal  constitution  of  that 
State,  and  is  binding  upon  that  jurisdiction  until  repealed  by  legal 
and  constitutional  measures  by  that  body. 

Resolved,  That  neither  the  Grand  Sire,  nor  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States,  possessed  any  power  to  amend,  annul,  or  suspend 
the  said  Constitution,  or  in  any  way  interfere  in  the  piemises. 

Resolved,  That  the  R.  W.  G.  Representative  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment be  and  he  is  hereby  instructed  to  bring  this  question  be- 
fore the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  at  its  session  in 
September  next ;  and  he  is  hereby  further  instructed  to  introduce, 
advocate,  and  vote  for  such  resolutions  as  will  tend  to  recognize 
as  the  legal  jurisdiction,  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York 
working  under  the  Constitution  adopted  at  the  November  session, 
1847,  of  that  body,  in  accordance  with  the  recommendation  of  the 
R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

Resolved,  That  the  communication  from  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge 
of  New  York  be  spread  upon  the  records,  and  published  with  the 
proceedings  of  this  session. 

The  following  communication  from  R.  W.  Grand  Repre- 
sentative Abell,  was  read,  and  on  motion,  his  resignation  was 
accepted. 


1849.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  149 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment. 

Officers  and  Members  : — The  undersigned,  feeling  duly  grateful 
for  the  favors  and  indulgence  he  has  received  at  your  hands,  begs 
leave  very  respectfully  to  resign  the  office  of  Grand  Representative 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the 
nomination  and  election  of  a  Grand  Representative,  to  fill  the 
vacancy  occasioned  by  the  resignation  of  Patriarch  Abell ; 
and  on  balloting,  P.  G.  P.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD  was  declared 
duly  elected  to  that  office. 

The  following  bills,  having  been  approved  by  the  Finance 
Committee,  were  ordered  paid,  viz : 

T.  J.  Stafford,  for  Printing,  &c $12.25 

Lucius  Peck,  for  Chest,         .....  6.50 

John  Kennedy,  for  care  of  room,  &c.         .         ..         .  3.00 

P.  Demick,  G.  Scribe,  for  compensation,  postage,  &c.  27.49 

C.  J.  Gruman,  for  attendance,         ....  5.50 

Wm.  B.  Davis,             "             ....'.  5.00 

E.  T.  Farnam,              "                   .  6.00 

T.  P.  Abell,                 "             5.00 

On  motion  of  Pat.  Utley,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to 
address  communications  to  those  subordinates  that  are  delin- 
quent in  forwarding  Reports  and  dues. 

Pat.  F.  Turner  offered  the  following  resolution,  which  was 
unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  due, 
and  hereby  tendered,  to  Past  Grand  Pat.  Lucius  A.  THOMAS,  for  the 
able  manner  in  which  he  has  conducted  the  affairs  of  this  Grand 
Body,  and  the  dignified  and  impartial  manner  in  which  he  has  pre- 
sided over  its  deliberations  during  the  year  now  closed. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  ad- 
journed without  day,  and  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 

P.  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 
22 


150  Grand  Treasurer's  Report.          [July,  1849. 


GRAND  TREASURER'S  ACCOUNT. 

Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.,  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  G.  T. 

DR.  Jan.  9,  1849,  to  cash  paid  T.  P.  Abell,  ....  $5.00 

"  "  "  .  "  J.  Kennedy,  ....  3.00 

"  "  "  "  T.  J.  Stafford,  ....  33.22 

«  "  "  "  L.  A.  Thomas,  ....  1.00 

"  ".  "  "  P.  Demick, 28.28 

"  "  "  "  A.  C.  Heitmann,  .  .  .  2.93 

"  "  "  "  Balance  to  new  account,  .  36.79 


$110.22 
CR.      Jan.  9,  1849,  By  balance  from  old  account,    $10.40 


1C 

"     Dues       " 

No.  11,. 

24.31 

" 

U                  (1                  11                  (f 

"      8, 

3.42 

" 

"         "     Digests, 

10.75 

" 

"         "     Dues       " 

»     15, 

14.84 

•* 

U                  ((                  ((                   «« 

«    13, 

19.06 

" 

U                   ((                   ((                    (( 

«    12, 

8.56 

" 

(C             «             «(             (( 

M      6, 

9.45 

M 

tt            «             «             (( 

"       4, 

6.61 

(i 

((                  ((                 U                   (( 

"       1, 

2.82 

$110.22 

The   Committee  of  Finance  have  examined  the  above  accounts, 
and  find  them  correct. 

J.  M.  WlLLEY,  \ 

0.  UTLEY,         >  Finance  Committee. 
Lucius  PECK,  j 
NEW  HAVEN,  July  10th,  1849. 


OFFICERS  AND  MEMBERS 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0.  0.  F.  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


OFFICERS  FOR  1849-5O. 


M.  W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY, 
M.  E.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN, 
R.  W.  WILLIAM  B.  DAVIS, 
R.  W.  PRELATE  DEMICK, 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP, 
R.  W.  ORIGEN  UTLEY, 

W.  D.  B.  POTTER, 
R.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD, 


Grand  Patriarch. 
Grand  High  Priest. 
Grand  Senior  Warden. 
Grand  Scribe. 
Grand  Treasurer. 
Grand  Junior  Warden. 
Grand  Sentinel. 
G.  Rep.  to  G.  L.  U.  S. 


PAST  GRAND  PATRIARCHS. 

WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  1843-4. 
JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  1844-5. 
JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  1845-6. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  1846-7. 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  1848-9. 


PAST  GRAND  HIGH  PRIESTS. 

RICHARD  S.  PRATT,  1843-4. 
JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  1844-5. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  1845-6. 
TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  1847-8. 
JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  1848-9. 


MEMBERS. 


William  E.  Sanford,  April  20,  1843. 
Samuel  Bishop,  April  20,  1843. 
Isaac  Judson,  April  20,  1843. 
Bela  Lord,  Jan.  12,  1844. 
Jonathan  M.  Andrus,  April  12,  1844. 
Prelate  Demick,  July  12,  1844. 
Newel  C.  Hall,  Jan  9,  1845. 
Lucius  A.  Thomas,  July  10,  1845. 
Daniel  H.  M»re,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Elizur  HubbeH,  July  9,  1846. 


Sassacus,  No.  1,  New  Haven. 

Fred.  Croswell,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Truman  Hart,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Eliphalet  G.  Storer,  July  15,  1847. 
Noah  Chandler,  July  15,  1847. 
Samuel  H.  Harris,  Jan.  13,  1848. 
Lucius  Peck,  Jan.  13,  1848. 
James  H.  Leforge,  Jan.  9,  1849. 
William  H.  Ellis,  Jan.  9,  1849. 
Adrian  C.  Heitmann,  July  10,  1849. 
Frangois  Turner,  July  10,  1849. 


Oriental,  No.  2,  Essex  Borough. 

Richard  S.  Pratt,  April  20,  1843. 
Thomas  C.  Boardman,  April  20,  1843. 
John  C.  Palmer,  July  10,  1845. 


Junius  M.  Willey,  July  10,  1845. 
John  S.  Dickinson,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
James  Phelps,  July  10,  1849. 


John  L.  Devotion,  July  14,  1843. 
William  L.  Brewer,  July  12,  1844. 
John  A.  Lathrop,  July  12,  1844. 
Edward  W.  Eells,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
H.  C.  Bridguian,  July  10,  1845. 


Palmyra,  No.  3,  Norwich. 

David  Young,  July  10,  1845. 
H.  Hobart  Roath,  July  9,  1846. 
Philo  M.  Judson,  July  9,  1846. 
James  D.  Mowrey,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
James  A.  Hovey,  July  15,  1847. 


152 


Members  of  Grand  Encampment.     [July,  1849. 


Unity,  No.  4,  New  London. 


Henry  Champlain,  July  12,  1844. 
O.  F.  Smith,  July  10,  1845. 
George  W.  Brown,  July  10, 1845. 
Allen  S.  Wightman,  Jan.  15,  1846. 


C.  C.  Culver,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Robert  B.  Jackson,  July  15,  1847. 
L.  D.  Allen,  Jan.  13,  1848. 


Devotion,  No.  5,  Bethel. 


John  Greenwood,  Jr.,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
James  R.  Greenwood,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
William  W.  Bedient,  Jan.  15, 1846. 
James  P.  Saunders,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
William  F.  Hoyt,  July  9, 1846. 
Ethel  T.  Farnum,  July  9,  1846. 


William  A.  Judd,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Charles  Hull,  July  11,  1848. 
A.  Chichester,  July  11,  1848. 
F.  Ball,  July  11,  1-848. 
A.  Stevens,  July  11,  1848. 
H.  N.  Bennett,  July  11,  1848. 


Sowheag,  No.  6,  Middletown. 


Thomas  C.  Simpson,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
Origen  Utley,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
Erastus  H.  Booth,  Jan.  9,  1845. 
John  S.  Parmelee,  July  10,  1«45. 


Dennis  Sage,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
Townsend  P.  Abell,  Jan.  14,  1847. 
W.  B.  Casey,  Jan.  13,  1848. 


Mount  Herman,  No.  8,  Bridgeport. 


A.  B.  Beers,  July  10,  1845. 
S.  B.  Brittan,  July  10,  1845. 
George  S.  Sanford,  Jan.  15, 1846. 
E.  B.  Stevens,  July  9,  1846. 
Gilson  Landon,  Jan.  14,  1847. 


Joseph  Crosby,  J«an.  14,  1847. 
Dwight  Morris,  Jan.  14, 1847. 
George  G.  Wheeler,  July  10,  1849. 
John  L.  Roberts,  July  10,  1849. 


Kabaosa,  No.  9,  Norwalk. 

James  A.  Quintard,  Jan.  15, 1846. 
P.  L.  Cunningham,  Jan.  15,  1846. 
Cholweli  J.  Gruman,  Jan.  15,  1846.. 


George  W.  Smith,  July  9,  1846. 
E.  S.  Quiutard,  Jan.  13,  1848. 
H.  E.  Bissell,  July  11, 1848. 


Charity,  No.  10,  Stonington. 


William  Meeker,  July  15, 1847. 
Amos  Clift,  July  15,  1847. 


Calvin  G.  Williams,  Jan.  9,  1849. 
D.  S.  Potter,  July  10,  1849. 


Connecticut,  No.  1 1 ,  Hartford. 


Ezra  Clark,  Jr.,  July  15,  1847. 
R.  G.  Drake,  July  15,  1847. 
William  B.  Davis,  July  15,  1847. 
A.  C.  Goodman,  July  15,  1847. 


Elihu  Geer,  July  15,  1847. 
John  Burt,  July  11,  1848. 
E.  C.  Kellogg,  July  10, 1849. 


Winsted,  No.  12,  Winsted. 


John  H.  Mills,  Jan.  13, 1848. 
J.  J.  Twiss,  Jan.  13,  1848. 


Orlando  Pease,  Jan.  9,  1849. 
Benjamin  B.  Woodford,  Jan.  9,  1849. 


Hinman,  No.  13,  Warehouse  Point. 


Joseph  Olmsted,  Jr.,  Jan.  13,  1848. 
Robert  M.  Abbe,  Jan.  13,  1848. 


Ruel  Thrall,  Jan.  9,  1849. 
Reuben  P.  Gage,  Jan.  9,  1849. 


Wascussee,  No.  14,  Stamford. 


Robert  H.  Lockwood,  Jan.  13,  1848. 
Chauncey  Ayres,  July  11,  1848. 


James  L.  Lockwood,  July  10,  1849. 


Montevideo,  No.  15,  Bristol. 


George  W.  Bartholomew,  July  11, 1848. 
Adna  Whiting,  July  11,  1848. 
Erastus  Foster,  Jan.  9,  1849. 


Ralph  E.  Terry,  Jan.  9,  1849. 
P.  Wardwell,  July  10,  1849. 
George  F.  Steele,  July  10,  1849. 


DUES  TO  THIS  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT, 


From  Sassacus, 
"     Oriental, 
"     Palmyra, 
"     Unity, 
"     Devotion, 
"     Sowheag, 


Have  been  received  as  follows,  viz  : 

No.  1,  for  term  ending  July  1st,  1849,  $9.00 

"    2,  "      "           "          "             "  5.40 

"    3,  "      "            "           "              "  3.35 


"    5,  "  estimated  for  year  ending  July, '49,  15.00 
"    6,  "   term  ending  July  1st,  1849,        15.19 
Mt.  Hermon,   "    8,  "      "  "          "  "  5.80 

Kabaosa,  "    9,  "      "  "          "  "  6.57 

Charity,  "  10,  "      "  "          "  "  9.41 

Connecticut,     "  11,  "      "  "          "  "  8.26 

Wascussee,      "  14,  "  two  terms  ending  July  1st,  1849,  5.94 
Montevideo,     "  15,  "  term  "  "  "       7.95 

C.  J.  Gruman,  for  Digest,  .38 


There  are  now  due  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  the  Reports  of 


Oriental, 

Palmyra, 

Devotion, 

Kabaosa, 

Charity, 


No.  2,  for  the  term  ending  Jan.,  1849,  and  dues  thereon. 


3, 


;    5,  "  two  terms 

"    9,  "  the  term  " 

"  10,  "    "     "  " 

Connecticut,    "11,  "    "     "  " 

Winsted,           "  12,  "    ««     "  " 

Hinman,           "  13,  "    "     "  " 


"  "  dues  only. 

July,  "  Reports  only. 

Jan.,  "  and  dues  thereon. 

<«  u  <(      it         » 

"  "  Report  only. 

"  "  and  dues  thereon. 


154  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York. 


.  APPENDIX. 


GRAND  LODGE  OF  THE  STATE  OF  NEW  YORK,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  JUNE  25,  1849. 
To  the  Grand  Lodges  and  Encampments  in  the  United  States. 

OFFICERS  AND  BRETHREN  : — Your  attention  for  a  season  is  respectfully  asked  in 
behalf  of  your  brethren  of  the  Order  in  the  State  of  New  York,  adhering  to  the 
Grand  Lodge  working  under  the  Constitution  adopted  in  November,  1847. 

The  rights  and  privileges  of  that  Grand  Lodge  have  been  assailed  in  a  manner 
which,  if  submitted  to  by  the  Order  at  large,  will  destroy  the  freedom  and  inde- 
pendence of  State  Grand  bodies,  and  impair  the  usefulness  and  perpetuity  of  Odd 
Fellowship. 

We  regard  our  Order  in  this  country  as  an  institution  of  the  present,  not  of  the 
past.  Its  earliest  existence,  and  its  continued  history,  can  be  traced  by  its  recorded 
journals.  Its  charges,  regulations,  and  lectures,  as  well  as  its  constitutions  and  laws, 
owe  their  origin  to  American,  and  not  foreign  legislation.  It  is  entirely  separated 
from  the  English  Orders,  and  we  cannot,  and  should  not,  refer  to  them  for  auy  illus- 
tration of  our  principles. 

As  an  American  institution,  its  principles  of  government  should  be  founded  upon, 
and  expounded  by,  those  principles  which  belong  to  a  free  republican  country. 
Those  principles  are,  that  all  governments  exist  by  the  consent  of,  and  for  the  ben- 
efit of,  the  governed,  who,  by  their  responsible  representatives,  legislate  for  the  good 
of  the  whole,  under  restrictions  contained  in  written  constitutions  and  laws. 

Our  constitutions  and  laws,  therefore,  contain  the  provisions  and  limitations  by 
which  the  many  confer  upon  the  few,  who  are  the  agents  and  servants  of  the  whole, 
those  powers  of  legislation  which,  in  so  large  and  widely  extended  an  Order,  can- 
not be  exercised  by  all.  They  are  the  grants  of  power ;  and  whatever  is  not  so 
granted,  must  be  considered  as  withheld  by,  and  belonging  to,  the  whole.  Any  ex- 
ercise of  power  not  specifically  granted  by  our  constitutions  and  laws,  and  not  ne- 
cessarily belonging  to  specially  delegated  powers,  is  usurpation.  If,  without  special 
authority,  one  power  in  our  Order  is  usurped  by  our  agents  and  servants,  the  whole 
may  be  so  usurped  ;  and  then  Odd  Fellowship,  instead  of  being  an  institution  mov- 
ing in  harmony  with  the  genius  of  a  free  government,  will  be  one  of  despotism, 
commanding  us  as  members  to  obey  that  which  as  citizens  we  abhor,  and  would 
resist. 

The  Order  in  New  York  has  suffered  from  this  usurpation,  as  the  following  facts 
will  prove : 

1st  In  August,  1846,  at  the  annual  session  of  our  Grand  Lodge,  which  was  at- 
tended by  representatives  from  all  parts  of  the  State,  the  old  constitution  was  con- 
sidered so  defective,  that,  by  a  vote  of  129  to  13,  a  convention  was  called  to  revise 
and  submit  a  new  constitution  for  adoption. 

2d.  After  the  constitution  had  been  thus  revised  and  submitted,  and  before  its 
final  approval  by  the  Lodges,  in  December,  1846,  at  an  adjourned  quarterly  session, 
when  but  few  were  present,  except  from  the  city  of  New  York,  the  action  of  the 
annual  session  was  illegally  rescinded,  and  the  session  closed. 

3d.  At  the  first  meeting  of  the  next  quarterly  session,  held  in  February,  1847,  a 
motion  was  regularly  made  and  seconded  to  reconsider  the  action  in  December. 
This  motion  the  Grand  Master  declared  out  of  order.  An  appeal  was  taken  from 
his  decision,  which  he  refused  to  entertain.  A  motion  to  declare  the  December 
proceedings  null  and  void  shared  the  same  fate.  A  motion  to  rescind  the  proceedings 
in  December  shared  the  same  fate. 

4th.  The  majority  who  attended  the  February  session,  1847,  being  prevented  by 
the  Grand  Master  from  exercising  their  rights  of  legislation,  appealed  to  the  Grand 


Grand  Lodge  of  New  York.  155 

Lodge  of  the  United  States,  with  the  consent  of  our  State  Grand  Lodge :  and  the 
G.  L.  of  the  U.  S.,  in  September,  1847,  set  aside  the  decisions  of  the  G.  Master,  as 
well  as  the  action  of  December,  1846,  and  referred  the  form  of  constitution  reported 
by  the  Convention,  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York,  with  a  direction  to  take  up 
the  same  at  the  November  session,  1847,  and  act  upon  the  same,  with  full  power  to 
adopt  or  reject,  or  amend  and  adopt  the  same,  as  if  regularly  and  formally  before 
us  for  final  action,  pursuant  to  the  old  constitution. 

5th.  At  said  November  session,  1847,  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York  did  take 
up  the  said  form  of  constitution,  and  act  upon  the  same,  and  by  a  vote  of  202  ayes 
to  77  noes,  amended  and  adopted  the  same,  and  declared  that  it  should  be  in  full 
force  and  effect  from  and  after  the  close  of  that  session,  and  that  the  constitution 
previously  in  force  should  be  annulled,  and  of  uo  further  force  and  effect ;  and  that 
this  was  so  stated  from  the  chair  by  the  G.  M.  himself.  The  session  closed  6th  No- 
vember, 1847. 

6th.  No  appeal  was  taken  from  the  action  of  our  Grand  Lodge  to  the  G.  L.  of 
the  U.  S.,  nor  was  its  consent  to  any  such  appeal  asked.  The  mandate  of  our  G. 
Lodge  went  forth,  requiring  all  of  its  Lodges  and  members  to  observe  and  support 
the  new  constitution,  so  adopted. 

7lh.  On  the  1st  of  December,  1847,  the  G.  Master  of  our  Grand  Lodge  issued  a 
proclamation  which  attempted  to  set  aside  the  action  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  No- 
vember, by  declaring  that  the  old  constitution  was  then,  and  would  remain  in  full 
force,  until  the  G.  L.  of  the  U.  S.  approved  of  the  new  constitution.  An  issue  was 
thus  presented  to  the  Lodges  and  members  in  this  State,  whether  they  should  obey 
the  Grand  Lodge  or  the  Grand  Master  ;  and  more  than  two  thirds  of  the  Lodges 
promptly  decided  to  obey  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  disregard  the  proclamation  as  a 
nullity,  being  founded  on  usurpation  ;  neither  the  old  or  new  constitution  giving  him 
the  power  by  proclamation  to  nullify  the  legislation  of  the  body  which  elected  him. 

8th.  To  prevent  discord  and  confusion,  a  large  number  of  Lodges  applied  to  the 
Grand  Sire  to  call  a  special  session  of  the  G.  L.  of  the  U.  S.,  to  settle  the  difficulties 
likely  to  follow  from  the  proclamation.  Instead  of  convening  the  constitutional 
body,  created  by  the  State  Grand  Lodges  and  Encampments,  he  convened  a  Board 
of  Commissioners,  created  by  himself,  and  sent  them  to  New  York  to  sit  in  judg- 
ment upon  our  Grand  Lodge.  No  warrant  being  found  in  the  constitution  for  such 
a  body,  the  majority  of  the  Order  would  not  be  represented  before  it,  nor  consent  to 
abide  by  its  decisions.  It  proceeded  exparte,  and  decided  that  the  new  constitution 
had  not  been  legally  adopted  ;  thus  exercising  an  appellate  power,  which  even  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  States  could  not  exercise,  without  the  consent  of  our  State 
Grand  Lodge. 

9th.  Before  the  decision  of  the  Commission  had  been  made,  a  small  body  of  P.  G's, 
with  the  Grand  Master,  held  meetings  in  the  city  of  New  York,  under  the  old  an- 
nulled constitution,  and  had  commenced  the  work  of  suspending  and  expelling 
Lodges  and  members,  and  of  giving  notice  thereof  to  other  jurisdictions ;  and  also 
chartering  Lodges  in  a  manner  not  warranted  by  the  new  constitution. 

10th.  At  the  session  of  the  G.  L.  of  the  U.  S.,  in  1848,  two  sets  of  representatives 
presented  credentials  from  the  State  of  New  York,  one  appointed  in  pursuance  of  the 
new,  and  the  other  in  pursuance  of  the  old  constitution.  That  body,  instead  of  be- 
ing governed  by  the  minutes  of  our  Grand  Lodge,  assumed  the  power,  without  any 
appeal  being  before  it,  of  investigating  into  the  regularity  of  our  proceedings,  by 
evidence  offered  for  the  purpose  of  invalidating  our  minutes — a  course  of  action 
without  a  parallel  in  the  history  of  that  body-  On  the  last  day,  and  almost  the  last 
hour  of  that. session,  a  majority  of  that  body  admitted  the  representatives  appointed 
under  the  old  constitution,  and  resolved  to  recognize  the  body  which  appointed  them 
as  the  only  rightful  Grand  Lodge  ;  thus,  in  effect,  without  a  constitutional  appeal, 
and  without  any  warrant  contained  in  the  constitution,  disfranchising  more  than  two 
thirds  of  the  Lodges  in  this  State. 

llth.  In  this  condition  were  we  placed  at  the  last  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States ;  more  than  one  hundred  Lodges  declared  expelled  or  suspended, 
and  more  than  fifty  declared  spurious,  for  acting  in  obedience  to  the  authority  of 
the  rightful  Grand  Lodge  of  this  .State  and  the  mandates  of  the  G.  L.  of  the  U.  S. 
of  1847 ;  and  this  declaration  obtained  by  the  exercise  of  usurped  powers  by  the 


156  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York. 

Grand  Master  of  this  State,  the  Grand  Sire  in  the  recess  of  the  G.  L.  of  the  U.  S., 
and  finally  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S. 

]2lh.  A  respectable  minority  of  the  G.  L.  of  the  U.  S.,  believing  the  decision  of 
that  body  wrong  and  unconstitutional,  have  tendered  us  their  sympathy  and  sup- 
port. Sustained  thereby,  we  have  continued  our  organization,  and  carry  on  the 
benevolent  work  of  our  Order.  There  are  now  upwards  of  two  hundred  and  fifty 
Lodges  working  harmoniously  under  our  jurisdiction.  This  large  number  are  con- 
sidered out  of  the  pale  of  the  Order  by  the  officers  of  the  G.  L.  of  the  U.  S. ;  and 
yet  our  only  fault  has  been  a  determined  opposition  to  usurped  powers,  and  an  un- 
wavering adherence  to  the  written  constitutions  and  laws  of  the  Order. 

If  the  efforts  which  have  been  made  to  crush  the  majority  of  the  Order  in  this 
State  should  ultimately  prove  successful,  then  will  encouragement  be  given  else- 
where to  minorities  to  bring  discord  and  confusion  upon  their  jurisdictions,  by  in- 
voking the  aid  of  proclamations  of  Grand  Masters,  and  Grand  Sires,  and  Grand 
Commissioners,  to  destroy  the  legislation  of  legally  constituted  Grand  Lodges.  We 
therefore  feel  called  upon,  as  well  out  of  regard  to  correct  principles  of  government 
in  our  Order,  as  in  reference  to  the  peculiar  situation  in  which  we  find  ourselves 
placed,  to  invoke  the  attention  of  the  Order  in  other  jurisdictions  to  our  condition, 
with  a'view  that  such  instructions  may  be  given  to  their  Grand  Representatives  to 
the  next  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  as  will  place  us,  who 
have  committed  no  offence,  in  union  and  correspondence  with  the  whole  Order  in 
the  United  States. 

Respectfully  submitted,  in  Friendship,  Love,  and  Truth. 

DANIEL  P.  BARNARD,  M.  W.  Grand  Master. 
JETUR  GARDINER,  R.  W.  Deputy  Grand  Master. 
ANDREW  SAUL,  R.  W.  Grand  Warden. 
WILLIAM  H.  H.  PRALL,  R.  W  Grand  Secretary. 
THEODORE  A.  WARD,  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer. 


PROCEEDINGS 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1, 0,0, EOF  CONNECTICUT, 


SEMI-ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Jan.  8th,  1850, 

THE  R,  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecti- 
cut, convened  this  day  in  semi-annual  session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  JUNTOS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.   W.  ORIGEN  UTLEY,  Grand  Senior  Warden,  pro  tern. 
R.   W.  ELIPHALET  G.  STOKER,  Grand  Scribe,  pro  tern. 
R.   W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.   W.  FRANCOIS  TURXER.  Grand  Junior  Warden,  pro  tern. 
R.   W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  Grand  Rep.  to  G.  Lodge  U.  S. 
W.  D.  B.  POTTER,  Grand  Sentinel, 

and  a  representation  from  several  of  the  subordinates  under 
this  jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Grand 
Officers  who  were  present  took  their  stations.  The  R.  W. 
Grand  Senior  Warden  and  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  being  ab- 
sent, the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  R.  W.  Grand 
J.  W.  Origen  Utley,  Grand  Senior  Warden,  pro  tern.,  Patriarch 
E.  G.  Storer,  Grand  Scribe,  pro  tern.,  and  Patriarch  Francois 
Turner,  Grand  Junior  Warden,  pro  tern.  The  Throne  of 
Grace  was  then  addressed  by  the  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest, 
after  which  the  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample 
form. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  annual  session  in  July 
last  was  ordered  by  the  G.  Patriarch,  and  commenced  by  the 
G.  Scribe,  when,  on  motion  of  Patriarch  S.  H.  Harris,  the 
further  reading  was  dispensed  with,  printed  copies  being  in 
the  hands  of  the  members. 

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158  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Com- 
mittees, viz  : 

On  Elections  and  Returns — Patriarchs  Turner,  Gruman, 
and  Thrall ;  on  Finance — Patriarchs  Utley,  Harris,  and  Le- 
forge. 

The  Committee  on  Elections  and  Returns  submitted  the 
following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Conn. 

The  Committee  on  Elections  and  Returns  have  attended  to  the 
duties  of  their  appointment,  and  beg  leave  to  report  as  correct,  the 
certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs,  viz  : 

Samuel  B.  Gorham,  ~\ 

Samuel  Tolles,          >of  Sassacus,  No.  1. 

Calvin  L.  Hubbard,  ) 

Augustus  Putnam,  of  Sowheag,  No.  6. 

Samuel  E.  Olmsted,  of  Kabaosa,  No.  9. 

Elizur  T.  Goodrich,  of  Connecticut,  No.  11. 

Edwin  B.  Dimock,  )    f  „.  M     10 

i  Air  *  >  oi  Hinman,  JNo.  13. 

Samuel  Watson,      ) 

William  H.  Treat,  £  Oasis,  No.  16. 
John  L.  Treat,        $ 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

F.  TURNER,      )  n 

ri    T   r<  f  Committee. 

C.  J.  GRUMAN,  } 

On  motion,  the  report  was  accepted,  and  the  several  candi- 
dates therein  named  introduced  and  instructed  in  the  Grand 
Encampment  degree. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  semi-annual  re- 
port, as  follows : 

R.  W.  Grand  Officers  and  Patriarchs : 

The  return  of  the  season  that  summons  us  together,  finds  us  in 
circumstances  in  which  we  may  congratulate  ourselves  upon  quiet- 
ness and  prosperity.  Nothing  has  occurred  during  the  past  term, 
calling  for  official  interference,  or  interrupting  the  harmony  which 
has  generally  existed  in  our  State. 

The  returns  from  subordinate  Encampments  will  exhibit  the  addi- 
tion of  a  smaller  number  to  this  branch  of  the  order  than  in  terms 
past ;  but  they  will  also  show  the  financial  condition  of  our  En- 
campments to  be  healthy  and  encouraging. 

On  the  18th  day  of  August,  I  received  a  petition  from  seven 
qualified  Patriarchs  residing  in  Meriden,  asking  for  the  establish- 
ment of  the  Patriarchal  branch  in  that  town.  Having  been  long 
familiar  with  the  zeal  and  efficiency  of  the  Meriden  brothers,  and 
knowing  no  reason  why  the  prayer  of  the  petition  should  not  be 
granted,  I  issued  a  dispensation,  subject,  of  course,  to  your  approval, 
and  on  the  6th  day  of  September  instituted  "  Oasis  Encampment, 


1850.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  159 

No.  16,"  in  ample  form,  and  installed  its  officers.  I  was  aided  in 
these  services  by  Grand  Junior  Warden  Utley,  and  eleven  Patri- 
archs of  Sowheag  Encampment.  Six  brothers  were  at  that  time 
received  into  the  Patriarchal  branch,  and  the  same  evening  exalted 
to  the  sublime  degree  of  the  Royal  Purple.  The  first  officers  of 
Oasis  Encampment  are,  Wm.  H.  Treat,  C.  P. ;  John  L.  Treat,  H.  P. ; 
Alden  Peck,  S.  W.;  George  Redfield,  Scribe;  Andrew  J.  Smith, 
Treasurer ;  Joseph  Gould,  J.  W.  I  would  recommend  that  their 
dispensation  be  confirmed,  and  a  charter  granted  in  its  stead. 

On  the  20th  day  of  September,  I  made  an  official  visit  to  Mount 
Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8,  located  in  the  city  of  Bridgeport.  One 
candidate  was  at  this  time  exalted  to  the  sublime  degree  of  the 
Royal  Purple  ;  and  in  justice  to  the  members  of  this  Encampment 
I  deem  it  my  duty  to  say  that  I  never  witnessed  the  degree  conferred 
in  a  more  dignified  or  impressive  manner  than  on  this  occasion. 

In  view  of  the  fact  that  many  of  our  Encampments  have  ceased 
paying  benefits,  1  would  suggest  the  expediency  of  an  alteration  of 
Section  1st,  Article  V,  of  the  Constitution  for  Subordinates,  making 
the  minimum  amount  of  dues  one  dollar,  instead  of  three,  as  at 
present  provided. 

I  would  also  recommend  that  an  addition  be  made  to  the  By-Laws 
of  this  R.  W.  body,  providing  that  whenever  the  Grand  Patriarch 
may  deem  it  needful  to  visit  a  subordinate  Encampment,  for  pur- 
poses of  discipline  or  counsel,  and  such  subordinate  is  unable  from 
its  funds  to  pay  the  expenses  of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  his  necessary 
traveling  expenses  shall  be  defrayed  by  the  Grand  Encampment. 

I  would  also  recommend  that  our  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  be  instructed  to  procure  the 
regalia  prescribed  for  that  officer,  at  the  expense  of  this  R.  W.  body, 
said  regalia  to  remain  the  property  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  for 
the  use  of  its  future  Representatives. 

JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  G.  Patriarch. 

On  motion  of  G.  Rep.  Sanford,  the  report  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  was  accepted,,  and  a  charter  granted  to  Oasis  En- 
campment, No.  16,  to  be  located  at  Meriden,  in  accordance 
with  the  recommendation  therein  contained. 

On  motion,  it  was  resolved,  that  the  report  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  be  referred  to  a  committee  of  three,  for  a  proper 
distribution  of  the  subjects  therein  referred  to. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

Your  Grand  Representative  to  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  respectfully  reports,  that  he  proceeded  to  the  city  of 
Baltimore  a  week  previous  to  the  annual  session  of  that  body  in 
September  last,  and  remained  until  its  final  adjournment. 

The  difficulties  existing  in  our  Order  among  the  brethren  in  the 


160  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

State  of  New  York,  seemed  to  render  consultation  among  the  Rep- 
resentatives advisable,  previous  to  assembling  in  Grand  Lodge  ;  for 
which  purpose  preliminary  meetings  were  held  at  Barnum's  Hotel, 
all  of  which  were  attended  by  your  Grand  Representative,  which 
meetings  were,  in  my  opinion,  of  great  benefit. 

The  resolutions  passed  by  this  Grand  Encampment  at  its  last 
session,  relating  to  the  powers  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  were  duly  presented,  and  referred  to  the  Legislative  Com- 
mittee. This  course  was  taken  by  advice  of  Representatives  who 
had  attended  previous  sessions  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  were  more 
familiar  with  its  usual  routine  of  business  than  myself.  The  com- 
mittee, however,  reported,  that  according  to  their  appointment  the 
resolutions  could  not  properly  come  before  them.  As  the  great  ob- 
ject of  having  the  resolutions  spread  upon  the  journal  had  been  se- 
cured, and  any  desirable  action  directly  upon  this  subject  would 
have  been  impossible  at  this  time, — most  of  the  Representatives 
being  in  favor  of  a  special  session,  at  which  the  constitution  would 
be  amended,  and  the  powers  of  the  Grand  Lodge  strictly  defined, — 
I  did  not  press  their  reference  to  any  other  committee. 

Article  XII  of  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S. 
was  so  amended,  that  hereafter  the  expenses  of  Representatives  are 
to  be  paid  by  that  body  ;  the  funds  necessary  for  that  purpose 
to  be  raised  by  assessment  on  each  State  Grand  body,  in  propor- 
tion to  the  number  of  members  under  its  jurisdiction.  I  was  in 
favor  of  this  alteration,  because  it  is  no  more  than  just  that  those 
large  constituencies  which  are  located  near  the  usual  place  of  meet- 
ing of  the  Grand  Lodge  should  share  in  the  burden  of  supporting 
that  organization,  in  proportion  to  their  numbers,  and  of  course  their 
ability,  which  they  have  not  heretofore  done. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted  : 

"  Resolved,  That  when  this  Grand  Lodge  shall  have  passed  upon 
the  business  brought  and  to  be  brought  before  it,  instead  of  closing 
the  present  session,  it  shall  adjourn  to  the  second  Monday  of  Sep- 
tember, 1850,  to  meet  at  the  city  of  Cincinnati,  then  and  there  to 
take  into  consideration  the  present  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
and  Digest,  and  agree  to  report  the  same,  with  such  alterations  as 
may  be  deemed  advisable  ;  which,  having  been  agreed  upon,  shall 
be  entered  upon  the  minutes  of  the  session  as  a  proposition  to 
amend  the  constitution,  and  shall  lay  upon  the  table  until  the  next 
annual  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S.,  (which  shall  be 
held  in  the  city  of  Cincinnati,)  to  be  considered  and  acted  upon  by 
the  Representatives  to  that  session,  in  the  manner  and  form  pre- 
scribed by  the  present  Constitution. 

"  Resolved,  That  at  such  adjourned  session  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States  will  not  entertain  any  motion  for,  or  transact  any  busi- 
ness except  that  mentioned  in  the  above  resolution." 

Knowing  that  this  Grand  Encampment  were  strongly  opposed  to 
the  exercise  of  power  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S.,  other  than 
that  which  had  been  "  delegated  to  it  by  State  jurisdictions,  by  and 


1850.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  161 

through  which  it  was  formed,"  and  believing  that  in  this  way  the 
assumption  of  such  power  might  hereafter  be  prevented,  I,  with  a 
large  majority  of  the  members  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  favored  the 
adoption  of  the  above  resolutions. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Congressional  Manual  of  Judge  Southerland 
be  and  is  hereby  adopted  for  the  government  of  the  proceedings  and 
debates  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  so  far  as  the  same 
is  applicable,  and  does  not  conflict  with  any  of  its  special  rules  ;  and 
that  the  same  work  be  recommended  to  the  Grand  and  subordinate 
bodies  of  the  different  States." 

Also  the  following : 

"  Resolved,  That  no  Representative  can  be  recognized  upon  the 
floor  of  this  Grand  Lodge  at  any  future  session,  unless  clothed  in 
the  full  regalia  of  a  Grand  Representative." 

The  New  York  difficulties  were  settled  by  dividing  the  State  into 
two  separate  districts ;  in  doing  which  the  Grand  Lodge  assumed 
a  right  of  interfering  in  State  jurisdictions,  which,  under  ordinary 
circumstances,  would  not  willingly  be  conceded  by  the  Order  in 
this  State  ;  yet  I  felt  compelled  to  vote  in  the  way  I  did,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  correcting  the  improper  legislation  of  a  previous  session. 

WM.  E.  SANFORD,  G.  Rep. 

On  motion,  it  was  voted,  that  the  report  of  the  Grand  Rep- 
resentative be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  Grand  Patri- 
arch's report.  Patriarchs  N.  C.  Hall,  D.  B.  Potter,  and  W. 
H.  Treat  were  appointed  on  said  Committee. 

The  Committee  of  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  : 

The  Committee  of  Finance,  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the 
Grand  Treasurer,  report  that  there  has  been  received,  $93.42 

Paid  by  Treas.,     90.74 


Balance  in  hands  of  G.  Treas.,     $2.68 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

0.  UTLEF,          ~\ 

S.  H.  HARRIS,    >  Com.  of  Finance. 
J.  H.  LEFORGE,  ) 
New  Haven,  Jan.  8,  1850. 

Patriarch  Hall,  from  the  Committee  on  the  Reports  of  the 
Grand  Patriarch  and  Grand  Representative,  submitted  the 
following  report : 

To  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Conn. 

Your  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  and  Grand  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U. 


162  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jan. 

States,  have  had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  beg  leave  to  re- 
commend— 

That  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  the 
Constitution  of  Subordinates  and  the  By-Laws  of  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, be  referred  to  a  committee  of  three  : 

That  so  much  of  said  report  as  refers  to  regalia  for  our  Repre- 
sentative to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  be  referred  to  a 
committee  of  three  : 

Also,  that  the  report  of  our  Grand  Representative  be  accepted 
and  spread  upon  the  minutes  of  this  R.  W.  body. 

N.  C.  HALL,      } 

D.  B.  POTTER,  >  Committee. 

W.  H.  TREAT,  ) 

The  above  report  was  accepted,  and  the  following  commit- 
tees appointed  in  accordance  with  the  recommendation  there- 
in contained : 

On  so  much  of  the  G.  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  Con- 
stitution and  By-Laws,  Patriarchs  N.  C.  Hall,  O.  Utley,  and 
E.  B.  Dimock. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  regalia  for  the  Grand  Representa- 
tive, Patriarchs  C.  J.  Gruman,  E.  Foster,  and  J.  L.  Treat. 

The  following  bills,  having  been  approved  by  the  Finance 
Committee,  were  ordered  paid,  viz  : 

J.  M.  Willey,  for  postage,              .         .         .         .  $1.62 

P.  Demick,  for  G.  Scribe's  salary,  postage,  &c.,        .         .  28.50 

T.  J.  Stafford,  for  printing,             29.00 

J.  H.  Leforge,  for  preparing  room, 3.00 

Patriarch  Turner,  from  the  Committee  on  Returns,  submit- 
ted the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Conn. 

The  undersigned,  committee  on  returns,  beg  leave  to  report,  that 
they  have  attended  to  the  duty  assigned  them,  and  find  that  the  re- 
turns of  the  following  Encampments  are  correct,  viz  : 

Sassacus,  No.  1,  .         .         dues  paid,  $9.45 

Sowheag,  No.  6,  .         .         .         .  11.87 

Kabaosa,  No.  9,        ....  4.55 

Do.         do.     term  ending  Jan.  1849,  3.24 

Charity,  No.  10,       ....  86 

Connecticut,  No.  11,     .         .         .  11.89 

'Hinman,  No.  13,      ....  2.57 

Montevideo,  No.  15,     .         .         .  3.35 

Oasis,  No.  16,          ....  8.57 

The  returns  of  the  other  subordinate  Encampments  have  not  been 

handed  to  your  committee.     All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

F.  TURNER,      \ 
C.  J.  GRUMAN,  >  Committee. 
R.  THRALL,      ) 


1850.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  163 

— % 

Patriarch  Gruman,  from  the  Committee  on  Regalia,  sub- 
mitted the  following  report : 

To  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Conn. 

We  your  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  report 
of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  as  relates  to  the  regalia  of  the  Rep- 
resentative of  this  Grand  Encampment  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  beg  leave  to  report,  that  we  have  taken  the  subject 
into  consideration,  and  are  unanimously  of  the  opinion  that  the  re- 
commendation of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  a  proper  one,  and  should 
be  carried  out  by  the  Grand  Encampment.  We  therefore  offer  the 
subjoined  resolution. 

C.  J.  GRUMAN,  ~\ 
E.  FOSTER,        >  Committee. 
J.  L.  TREAT,     ) 

Resolved,  That  Grand  Representative  Sanford  be  and  hereby  is 
authorized  and  instructed  to  procure  suitable  regalia,  and  that  an  or- 
der be  drawn  on  the  Grand  Treasurer  to  pay  for  the  same. 

On  motion,  the  report  was  accepted,  the  resolution  adopted, 
and  the  committee  discharged. 

Patriarch  Hall,  from  the  Committee  on  Constitution  and 
By-Laws,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  ac- 
cepted, and  the  resolutions  adopted  : 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch's report  as  relates  to  the  amendment  of  Art.  8th,  Sect.  1st,  of 
the  Constitution  of  Subordinates,  also  so  much  as  relates  to  the  ex- 
penses of  the  Grand  Patriarch  when  visiting  the  Subordinates,  beg 
leave  to  report,  that  they  have  attended  to  the  duties  of  their  ap- 
pointment, and  would  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  reso- 
lutions. All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

N.  C.  HALL,     } 

O.  UTLEY,         >  Committee. 

E.  B.  DIMOCK,  ) 

Resolved,  That  Sec.  1st,  Art.  5th,  of  the  Constitution  of  Subordi- 
nates be  amended  by  erasing  the  word  "  three,"  and  substituting  the 
word  "  one." 

Resolved,  That  whenever,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Grand  Patriarch, 
the  welfare  of  the  Order  requires  that  he  should  visit  any  subordi- 
nate Encampment,  and  such  Encampment  is  unable  to  pay  the  ne- 
cessary expenses  of  such  visit,  said  expenses  shall  be  paid  by  this 
Grand  Encampment. 

P.  G.  Patriarch  Thomas  submitted  the  following  resolution, 
which  was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  correspond  with  the 
several  subordinate  Encampments  under  the  jurisdiction  of  this 


164 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


Grand  Encampment,  upon  the  operation  of  the  laws  relating  to  ben- 
efits and  initiation  fees. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Patriarchs  L.  A.  Thomas, 
P.  Demick,  and  S.  H.  Harris,  a  committee  under  the  above 
resolution. 

Patriarch  Heitmann  submitted  the  following  proposition 
for  amending  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Encampment, 
which  was  laid  over  to  the  annual  session  to  be  held  in  July 
next : 

We  the  undersigned  hereby  propose  the  following  amendments  to 
Article  VI,  Sect.  1,  Constitution  of  Grand  Encampment,  viz  : 

Strike  out,  in  second  and  third  lines,  the  words  "  on  the  Tuesday 
next  preceding  the  second  Wednesday  in  July  and  January,"  and 

insert  in  lieu  thereof, .     Also,  insert  at 

the  end  of  said  section,  "  and  the  semi-annual  session  shall  only  be 
held  at  the  call  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch." 

January  Session,  Grand  Encampment,  1850. 

A.  C.  HEITMANN,  )  M     , 

C.  L.  HtJBBARD,     r          l» 

C.  J.  GRUMAN,  No.  9, 

D.  B.  POTTER,  No.  10, 

E.  T.  GOODRICH,  No.  11. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  ad- 
journed without  day,  and  was  closed  in  ample  form. 
Attest, 

P.  DEMICK,  Grand  Scribe. 


CASH  RECEIVED  THE  PRESENT  TERM, 
From  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  for  dues, 


Oriental, 

Devotion,          ' 

Sowheag  ' 

Mount  Hermon, 

Kabaosa  ' 

Charity, 

Connecticut, 

Winsted, 

Hinman, 

Montevideo, 

Oasis, 

Sowheag 

Oasis 


2, 
5, 
6, 
8, 
9, 
10, 

11, 
12, 
13, 
15, 
16, 

6,  for  cards, 
'  16,        "       . 
16,  for  charter, 


$9.45 
4.55 
7.82 

11.87 

5.92 

7.79 

86 

11.89 

14.39 
5.67 
3.35 
8.57 
1.56 
75 

30.00 


PROCEEDINGS 


OF   TII£ 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1, 0, 0,  F,  OF  CONNECTICUT, 


ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  July  9th,  1850. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecti- 
cut, convened  this  day  in  regular  annual  session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.   W.  JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  E.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  High  Priest. 

R.   W.  GEORGE  S.  SANFORD,  Grand  Senior  Warden,  pro  tern. 

R.  W.  FRANCOIS  TURNER,  Grand  Scribe,  pro  tern. 

R.   W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  ORIGEN  UTLEY,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  Grand  Representative, 
W.  Grand  Sentinel. 

and  a  representation  from  several  of  the  subordinate  encamp- 
ments under  this  jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Grand 
Officers  who  were  present  took  their  stations.  The  R.  W. 
Grand  Senior  Warden  and  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  being  ab- 
sent, the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Patriarch  George 
S.  Sanford  as  Grand  Senior  Warden, pro  tern.,  and  Patriarch 
F.  Turner,  Grand  Scribe,  pro  tern. 

The  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  then  addressed  the  Throne  of 
Grace,  and  the  Grand  Encampment  was  declared  opened  in 
ample  form. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  semi-annual  session  was  ordered  by 
the  Grand  Scribe,  but  on  motion  it  was  voted  that  the  further 


166  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Jui-v, 

reading  be  dispensed  with,  as  the  report  had  been  printed,  and 
were  on  the  table  for  distribution. 

The  following  committees  were  appointed  by  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch,  viz : 

On  Election  and  Returns — Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer,  George 
S.  Sanford,  and  C.  L.  Hubbard. 

On  Finance — O.  Utley,  S.  H.  Harris,  and  J.  H.  Leforge. 

The  committee  on  Elections  and  Returns  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut: 

The  Committee  on  Elections  have  examined  the  certificates  of  the  follow- 
ing  Patriarchs,  and  find  them  entitled  to  be  admitted  to  seats  as  members 
of  the  Grand  Encampment : 

Frederick  P.  Gorham,  ?    .  Sa<5C,npI1,  Nn   -, 

Elias  T.  Main,  J  OJ   bassacus>  No-  »• 

Alpheus  S.  Spencer,  of  Oriental,  No.  2. 

J.  E.  Bidwell,  of  Sowheag,  No.  6. 

Jesse  Shadbolt,  of  Mt.  Hermon,  No.  8. 

Wm.  Oakes,  )     »  ~          .•     ,   ~r 

Win.  R.  Williamson,  (  of  Connecticut,  No.  11. 

Philip  Tucker,  of  Hinman,  No.  13. 
Lester  Goodman,  J    t  ,  ,          . ,       -»T     .,  _ 
Ethel  North,       '  J  of  Montevideo,  No.  15. 

Joseph  Gould,  of  Oasis,  No.  16. 

Orrin  Benedict,  of  Devotion,  No.  5. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

E.  G.  STORER,        ) 

GEO.  S.  SANFORD,  >  Committee. 

C.  L.  HUBBARD,     ) 

On  motion,  voted  that  the  report  be  accepted  and  the  seve- 
ral candidates  herein  named  declared  to  be  entitled  to  seats  in 
this  Grand  Encampment. 

The  above  named  Patriarchs,  except  Patriarch  F.  P.  Gor- 
ham, being  in  attendance,  were  then  introduced  and  instruct- 
ed in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree. 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  semi-annual  re- 
port, as  follows : 

jR.  PP.  Grand  Officers  and  Patriarchs : 

The  returning  annual  session  calls  us\o  give  an  account  of  our  steward- 
ship, and  you  to  consult  for  the  prosperity  of  the  Encampments  for  which 
you  legislate. 

But  little  has  been  done  by  the  Grand  Patriarch,  since  the  last  session, 
and  no  occasion  has  existed  for  official  interference.  Of  the  little  however 
that  has  been  done,  the  following  is  a  summary: 

Immediately  after  the  Jast  semi-annual  session,  I  appointed  Patriarch 
John  L.  Roberts,  D.  G.  P.  for  Mount  Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8,  and  Pa- 
triarch   Foster,  D.  G.  P.  for  Montevideo  Encampment,  No.  15. 


1850.]         Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  167 

Upon  the  8th  day  of  February,  I  made  an  official  visit  to  Palmyra  En- 
campment, No.  3,  and  witnessed  the  conferring  of  the  degrees  on  eight 
brothers. 

On  the  9th  of  the  same  month,  T  received  a  petition,  in  regular  form, 
from  seven  qualified  Patriarchs,  residing  in  the  town  of  Colchester,  in  New 
London  County,  praying  for  an  Encampment  to  be  located  in  that  place. — 
Upon  the  recommendation  of  P.  G.  P.  Brewer,  and  several  of  the  officers 
and  members  of  Palmyra  Encampment,  I  issued  a  dispensation,  subject  to 
your  approval,  and  on  the  18th  of  the  same  month,  assisted  by  P.  G.  Patri- 
arch Brewer,  G.  Senior  Potter,  and  several  members  of  Palmyra  Encamp- 
ment, I  instituted  "  Willey  Encampment,  No.  17,"  and  installed  the  follow- 
ing officers: 

Samuel  A.  Kellogg,  C.  P.;  Alfred  B.  Pierce,  H.P. ,-  Solomon  E.  Swift, 
S.  \V.;  George  W.  Rodgers,  Scribe;  Elisha  C.  Jennings,  Treas. ;  J.  L. 
Worthington,  /.  W. 

I  announced  to  this  encampment  that  their  first  term  would  end  with 
June,  1850.  I  would  recommend  that  their  dispensation  be  confirmed,  and 
a  charter  issued  in  its  stead. 

On  the  4th  of  the  present  month,  I  made  an  official  visit  to  Chanty  En- 
campment, No.  10,  and  installed  its  officers  in  ample  form. 

Brother  Patriarchs — In  retiring  from  the  position  to  which  your  partial- 
ity has  exalted  me,  allow  me  to  thank  you  for  the  many  and  repeated  to- 
kens of  respect  with  which  I  have  been  honored,  and  to  bespeak  for  my 
successor  a  portion  of  that  candor  and  magnanimity  which  I  have  so  libe- 
rally experienced  at  your  hands. 

JUN1US  MARSHALL  WILLEY,  Grand  Patriarch. 

NEW  HAVEN,  June  9th,  1850. 

On  motion  of  G.  Representative  Sanford,  the  report  of  the 
Grand  Patriarch  was  accepted,  and  a  charter  granted  to  Wil- 
ley Encampment,  No.  17,  to  be  located  at  Colchester,  New 
London  County. 

The  amendment  to  the  Constitution,  proposed  at  the  semi- 
annual session  in  January  last,  by  Patriarchs  A.  C.  Heitmann, 
&c.,  was  continued  to  the  next  session. 

The  following  bills,  having  been  approved  by  the  Finance 
Committee,  were  ordered  paid,  viz : 

Sassacus  Encampment,  for  room  rent  for  3^  years,  $17  50 
T.  J.  Stafford,  for  printing,  &c.,  .  .  9  00 

Grand  Patriarch,  for  expenses,  .  .  1  42 

Jas.  H.  Leforge,  .  .  .  .  3  00 

A.  C.  Heitman,  for  stationery,  &c.       .  .  4  55 

The  bill  of  Grand  Scribe  P.  Demick,  was  laid  over  till 
the  next  session. 


168 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


[JULY, 


The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  folio  wing  r  eport  : 

Grand  Encampment  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 
1850.                                                                                                     DR. 
Januarys.     To  Cash  paid  G.  Rep.  Wm.E.  Sanford,             .         $5000 
J.  M.  Willey,      .                                     10  00 
D.  B.  Potter,        .                         .           10  00 
C.  J.  Grumman,                           .            5  00 
J.  H.  Leforge,     .                                      3  00 
J.  M.  Willey,                             .            1  62 
P.  Demick,          .                          .           28  50 
T.  J.  Stafford,      .                                     29  00 

July  9.                       To  balance  from  old  Account, 

1850. 
January  8.     By  balance  from  old  Account, 
Cash  received  for  Dues,  No.    1, 

$137  12 

10  50 

CR. 

2  18 
9  45 
4  55 
7  82 
6,  $11  87,       13  43 
5  92 
7  79 
86 
11  89 
14  39 
5  67 
3  35 
30  00 
es,  $8  57,         9  32 
10  50 

'                                       "     5, 
'         Cards,  $1  56,  for  Dues,  No 
'  received  for  Dues,  No.    8, 

"9, 

c                       t           t          .c   10f 

«•*••«   11, 

'          '         "  12, 
'        "  13, 

'         '           '         "         "  15, 
Cc         '           •'  Charter,  "  16, 
'  Cards,  75,    16,  Du 
July  9.              Balance  to  new  account, 

$137  12 

The  Committee  of  Finance  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Grand 
Treasurer,  report  that  there  has  been  received  $126  62;  paid  by  Treasurer, 
$137  12,  amount  advanced  by  Treasurer  $10  50.  All  of  which  is  respect- 
fully submitted. 

0.  UTLEY,  ) 

S.  H.  HARRIS,     > 
J.  H.  LEFORGE,  ) 

The  time  of  election  of  officers  for  the  ensuing  year  having 
arrived,  the  following  nominations  were  made : 

Grand  Patriarch,  C.  J.  Gruman. 

Grand  High  Priest,  O.  Utley. 

Grand  Senior  Warden,  F.  Turner,  C.  L.  Hubbard. 

Grand  Scribe,  A.  C.  Heitmann. 

Grand  Treasurer,  Samuel  Bishop. 

Grand  Junior  Warden,  Cunningham,  Storer,  Bidwell,  and 
Tucker. 


1850.]         Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  169 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  ballot,  and  the  fol- 
lowing Patriarchs  were  declared  duly  elected  to  the  several 
offices,  to  wit : 

Cholwell  J.  Gruman,  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch. 

Origen  Utley,  Grand  High  Priest. 

Calvin  L.  Hubbard,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

Adrian  C.  Heitmann,  Grand  Scribe. 

Samuel  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

Eliphalet  G.  Storer,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

The  Grand  Officers  were  then  successively  presented  to  the 
M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  J.  M.  Willey,  and  installed  in  the 
respective  offices  to  which  they  had  been  elected,  with  the  ap- 
propriate ceremonies  of  the  order. 

M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  Gruman  appointed  Patriarch  P.  S. 
Cunningham  as  Grand  Sentinel,  for  the  ensuing  year,  who 
was  duly  qualified  for  the  office,  and  took  his  station. 

On  motion,  it  was  voted  that  the  usual  number  of  reports 
of  the  proceedings  of  this  session  be  printed  for  distribution. 

No  further  business  being  offered  for  consideration,  the 
Grand  Encampment  was  closed  in  ample  form. 

FRANQOIS  TURNER,  Grand  Scribe,  pro  tern. 


PROCEEDINGS 


OF  THE 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  I,  0,  0,  F,  OF  CONN, 


SEMI-ANNUAL   SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JANUARY  7th,  1851. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecti- 
cut convened  this  day  in  Semi- Annual  Session. 

"^RESENT  : 

M.  W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Patriarch. 
M.  E.  ORIGEN  UTLEY,  Grand  High  Priest. 
R.  W.  CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 
R.  W.  ADRIAN  C.  HEITMANN,  Grand  Scribe. 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 
R.  W.  ELLPHALET  G.  STORER,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 
R.  W.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  Grand  Representative. 
W.  JAMES  H.  LEFORGE,  Grand  Sentinel. 

and  a  constitutional  representation  from   Subordinate  En- 
campments under  this  jurisdiction. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Grand 
Officers  took  their  stations. 

The  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  then  addressed  the  Throne 
of  Grace,  and  the  Grand  Encampment  was  declared  opened 
in  ample  form. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  annual  session  was 
commenced  by  the  Grand  Scribe,  but  on  motion,  the  further 
reading  was  dispensed  with. 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  appointed  a  Committee  on 
Credentials;  viz:  William  E.  Sanford,  Samuel  H.  Harris, 
Peter  L.  Cunningham. 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  appointed  a  Committee  on 
the  State  of  the  Order ;  viz :  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  William  E.- 
Sanford,  Francjois  Turner. 

23 


174  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [JAN., 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which,  on  motion,  was  accepted,  and  the  candidates 
therein  named  declared  to  be  entitled  to  seats  in  this  Grand 
Encampment. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Elections  have  examined  the  certificates  of  the  fol- 
lowing Patriarchs,  and  find  them  entitled  to  be  admitted  to  seats  as  mem- 
bers of  the  Grand  Encampment : 

Benjamin  Beecher  Jr,  j    f  Sas  No  , 

Samuel  S.  Bassett,       J 
John  G.  Hayden,  of  Oriental,  No.  2. 
Lloyd  E.  Baldwin,  of  Palmyra,  No.  3. 
Samuel  Lynes,  of  Kabaosa,  No.  9. 
A.  G.  Bradford,  of  Winsted,  No.  12. 
Jona.  W.  Pond,  of  Montevideo,  No.  15. 
George  Redfield,  of  Oasis,  No.  16. 
John  Wallace,  of  Excelsior,  No.  IS. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  ) 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  I  Committee. 

P.  L.  CUNNIGHAM.          ) 

On  motion,  the  above  named  Patriarchs  were  introduced 
and  instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment  Degree. 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  appointed  a  Committee  of 
Finance ;  viz :  Philip  Tucker,  J.  J.  Twiss,  Wm.  H.  Treat. 

The  attention  of  the  R.  \V .  Grand  Encampment  was  called 
to  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  which  was  then 
submitted,  as  follows : 

R.  W.  Grand  Officers  and  Patriarchs  : 

It  is  with  feelings  of  gratitude  that  I  am  enabled  to  greet  you  at  this,  the 
semi-annual  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

I  have  to  congratulate  you  on  the  uninterrupted  harmony  and  prosperity 
of  the  subordinate  Encampments  of  this  jurisdiction.  Since  our  last  ses- 
sion the  official  business  coming  before  me  has  been  limited. 

On  the  ninth  day  of  September,  I  received  a  petition  from  seven  qualified 
Patriarchs  residing  in  Birmingham,  town  of  Derby,  praying  that  a  Dispen- 
sation be  granted,  and  asking  for  the  establishment  of  the  Patriarchal 
branch  of  our  beloved  Order,  in  that  town.  Having  been  long  acquainted 
with  some  of  the  petitioners,  and  having  received  the  highest  testimonials 
as  to  the  standing  and  qualifications  of  the  others ;  after  advising  with 
the  officers  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  knowing  of  no  reason  why  the 
prayer  of  the  petitioners  should  not  be  granted,  I  issued  a  dispensation, 
subject  to  your  approval,  and  on  the  twenty-fifth  day  of  September  I  in- 
stituted Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  in  ample  form,  and  installed  its 
officers. 

I  was  aided  in  these  duties  by  C.  P.  Samuel  Lynes,  P.  C.  P.  William 
E.  Bissell,  P.  C.  P.  Thomas  Warner,  Jr.,  P.  C.  P.  Edward  C.  Bissell, 
P.  C.  P.  Samuel  E.  Olmsted,  and  P.  C.  P.  George  W.  Smith,  of  Kabaosa 
Encampment,  No.  9.  We  then  had  the  pleasure  of  instructing  five  broth- 
ers in  the  Patriarchal  and  Golden  Rule  Degrees,  and  conferred  the  honors 
of  the  Royal  Purple  on  two  of  the  newly  initiated  Patriarchs. 


1851.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  175 

The  following  are  the  Patriarchs  I  installed  in  their  respective  chairs  of 
office.  Sheldon  Bassett,  C.  P.,  John  Wallace,  H.  P.,  C.  S.  Jackson, 
S.  W.,  H.  Atwater,  Scribe,  Thomas  Elms,  Treasurer,  M.  Donnelly,  J. 
W.  From  the  known  talent,  ability  and  perseverance  of  the  Patriarchs  of 
Excelsior  Encampment,  I  have  no  doubt  that  it  will  soon  rank  with  the 
best  and  most  flourishing  Encampments  in  this  jurisdiction  ;  and  I  most 
cheerfully  recommend  that  a  Charter  be  granted  them  in  place  of  the 
Dispensation  they  now  hold. 

On  the  sixth  day  of  December,  accompanied  by  P.  C.  P.  Thomas  War- 
ner, Jr.,  and  C.  P.  Samuel  Lynes,  I  made  an  official  visit  to  Devotion  En- 
campment, No.  6,  held  in  the  town  of  Danbury,  for  the  purpose  of  giving 
instruction  in  the  Degrees,  and  general  work  of  our  Order ;  for  their  kind 
attention  and  courtesy  they  will  please  accept  our  thanks., 

I  would  call  your  attention  to  the  importance  of  having  one  hour  of 
each  session  devoted  to  instruction  in  the  Degrees  and  general  work  of  the 
Subordinate  Encampments,  as  it  is  of  the  utmost  importance  that  the  de- 
grees should  be  conferred  in  a  uniform  manner — and  that  too,  correctly. 

I  would  also  recommend  that  the  Grand  Scribe  be  requested  to  procure 
immediately,  Books  of  Charges  and  Degrees,  for  the  use  of  Subordinate 
Encampments  that  are  only  supplied  in  part ;  also,  that  he  procure  blank 
commissions  for  D.  G.  P.,  as  I  think  it  of  importance  the  D.  G.  P.  be 
appointed  ior  all  Encampments,  except  where  they  have  an  Elective  Offi- 
cer of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN, 

Grand  Patriarch. 

On  motion,  the  Report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  accepted, 
and  referred  to  a  special  committee  of  three,  for  distribution 
of  subjects  to  appropriate  committees.  The  chair,  thereupon, 
appointed  the  following  Patriarchs  as  said  special  committee  : 
to  wit :  Samuel  Lynes,  Lloyd  E.  Baldwin,  and  Samuel  H. 
Harris. 

R.  W.  Grand  Representative,  William  E.  Sanford,  submit- 
ted the  following  report,  which  was  on  motion,  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 
To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  Connecticut. 

The  undersigned  having  fulfilled  the  duty  of  his  appointment,  by  repre- 
senting your  R.  W.  Body  at  the  adjourned  Session,  and  at  the  annual 
communication  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  in  September  last, 
respectfully  reports  a  brief  abstract  of  such  of  the  proceedings,  as  are  most 
interesting  to  our  members. 

The  appointed  time  forholdingthe  adjourned  Session  was  Sept.  9,  1850, 
at  9  o'clock,  A.  M.  At  that  hour  the  Grand  Sire  took  the  chair,  and  decided 
after  the  calling  of  a  roll,  that  no  quorum  was  present.  The  same  took 
place  on  the  morning  and  afternoon  of  the  next  day,  and  so  on  till  Friday 
the  fifth  day  of  the  Session. 

Contrary  to  the  wishes  of  a  large  majority  of  those  present,  the  Grand 
Sire  would  not  allow  any  but  the  individual  members  of  the  last  Annual 
Session  to  take  their  seats,  though  if  the  substitutes  had  been  allowed  to 
answer  to  the  names  of  those  whose  places  they  filled,  there  would  have 
been  a  quorum.  Although  so  much  time  had  been  wasted,  and  so  short  a 
time  remained,  (as  the  Session  must  of  necessity  close  on  the  next  day,) 
a  great  number  of  propositions  for  amendment  to  the  Constitution  were 


176  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [JAN., 

acted  upon,  but  as  final  action  could  only  be  had  at  the  regular  Session,  it 
is  unnecessary  to  report  the  acts  of  the  adjourned. 

The  annual  communication  commenced  on  Monday  the  16th  of  Septem- 
ber, and  closed  on  Friday  the  20th. 

In  accordance  with  the  recommendation  of  the  Grand  Sire,  the  assess- 
ment law  was  repealed,  though  the  State  Grand  Bodies  are  not  exonerated 
from  paying  the  assessment  already  made. 

The  following  was  made  a  By-Law  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S. 

"  The  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  will  neither  entertain  nor  con- 
sider any  inquiry  as  to  what  are  the  laws  or  usages  of  the  Order,  unless 
the  same  be  brought  before  the  Body,  by  an  appeal  from  the  decision  of  a 
Grand  Lodge  or  Encampment — or  unless  the  same  be  presented  by  a  Grand 
Lodge  or  Encampment." 

A  resolution  was  adopted,  "  directing  the  Grand  Officers  of  Grand  En- 
campments, to  destroy  the  work  of  the  P.  0.  Degrees  of  C.  P.  and  H.  P., 
and  to  certify  such  destruction  to  the  Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording 
Secretary." 

By  a  vote  of  forty-eight  to  twenty-three,  the  eighth  article  to  the  Con- 
stitution was  amended,  to  read  as  follows: 

"Past  Grand  Sires  shall  be  admitted  to  seats  in  this  Grand  Lodge  with 
the  power  of  debating,  and  making  motions,  but  shall  not  have  the  priv- 
ilege of  voting,  unless  they  be  Representatives. 

The  Grand  Lodge  again  by  a  large  majority,  as  in  1848  and  1849,  nega- 
tived the  proposition  to  return  to  three  months  terms. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  the  pay  of  Representatives  to,  and  Officers  of  this  Body, 
(excepting  those  to  whom  stated  salaries  are  allowed,)  shall  be  three  dollars 
per  diem  during  their  attendance  upon  the  Sessions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States. 

Resolved,  That  in  addition  to  the  above,  the  said  Representatives  arid 
Officers,  shall  also  receive  five  cents  for  each  mile  traveled  from  their  res- 
pective residences,  to  the  place  of  meeting  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  Slates  and  back  again,  the  said  mileage  to  be  computed  by  the  near- 
est mail  route  between  said  points. 

Resolved,  That  the  said  per  diem  allowance  and  mileage  shall  be  paid  by 
the  Grand  Treasurer,  on  the  certificate  of  the  Grand  Secretary  ;  and  these 
resolutions  shall  go  into  effect  from  and  after  the  close  of  this  communica- 
tion ;  all  laws  inconsistent  therewith,  shall  be  from  thenceforth  repealed. 

Resolvtd,  That  the  Grand  Secretary  be  directed  to  require  cash  payments 
for  all  orders  from  State  Grand  Lodges,  and  State  Grand  Encampments,  for 
Books,  Odes,  Diplomas,  Cards,  &c. ;  and  that  no  Representative  from  such 
State  Grand  Body,  shall  be  allowed  nor  permitted  to  occupy  a  seat  as  a 
Representative  upon  this  floor  on  and  after  this  communication  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  whose  State  Grand  Lodge  or  Grand 
Encampment  has  not  first  paid  all  amounts  due  by  said  Grand  Body  to  this 
Grand  Lodge. 

Resolved,  That  no  Representative  shall  be  permitted  to  occupy  a  seat  on 
the  floor  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  whose  State  Grand  Lodge  or  Grand  Encamp- 
ment shall  not  have  paid  the  Representative  tax,  levied  by  the  Constitution 
of  this  Right  Worthy  Body. 

Resolved,  That  the  By-Laws  of  this  Grand  Lodge  be  amended  by  strik- 
ing out  Article  12th. 

Resolved,  That  a  special  Committee  of  three  members  be  appointed  to 
prepare  an  appropriate  honorary  degree,  with  an  accompanyingsign  or  signs 
and  password,  to  be  conferred  upon  the  wives  of  Scarlet  Degree  members, 


1851.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  177 

who  are  in  good  standing  in  the  Offler,  and  that  such  Committee  report 
such  degree  for  consideration  at  the  next  communication  of  this  Grand 
Lodge. 

Resolved,  That  the  claim  set  up  by  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  and  Grand 
Encampment  of  Maryland,  to  the  permanent  seat  of  government  of  this 
Grand  Lodge,  is  unfounded,  and  is  not  sustained  by  law  or  fact. 

A  Charter  was  authorized  for  a  Grand  Lodge  in  Florida. 

Several  Charters  were  also  granted  for  Subordinate  Lodges  and  Encamp- 
ments, showing  the  Order  to  be  in  a  very  prosperous  condition. 

No  report  was  sent  from  this  Grand  Encampment  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States. 

The  prices  of  Books  and  Cards,  have  been  increased  to  defray  the  in- 
creased expenses  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  in  addition  to  which,  the  Represen- 
tative tax  is  proposed  to  be  changed  from  twenty  to  fifty  dollars. 

The  undersigned  acknowledges  his  great  obligation  to  officers  and  mem- 
bers of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  U.  S.,  also  a  number  of  the  Fraternity  and 
others  resident  in  Cincinnati,  for  their  kind  attention  and  many  favors  dur- 
ing the  Session,  and  subsequently,  especially  during  a  short  but  severe 
illness,  a  time  when  friendly  acts  seem  doubly  kind. 
Respectfully, 

WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD, 

Grand  Representative. 

The  following  bills  having  been  approved  by  the  Finance 
Committee,  were  ordered  paid  ;  viz : 

A.  C.  Heitmann,       -  -      $29  19 

William  H.  Stanley,  7  33 

Edward  H.  Augur,  3  00 

P.  Demick,  from  last  session,  -  27  50 

C.  J.  Gruman,  -  2  10 

T.  J.  Stafford,  1  00 

The  special  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Report  of 

the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  submitted  the  following  report, 

which  was  accepted,  and  the  resolutions  adopted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut: 

The  undersigned,  your  committee  appointed  on  the  report  of  the  M.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following,  as  their 

REPORT : 

Resolved,  That  so  much  of  the  report  as  refers  to  the  Charter  of  the 
new  Encampment,  No.  18,  be  referred  to  a  special  committee  of  three. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  and  hereby  is  instructed  to  procure 
sufficient  new  working  books,  blank  certificates  and  commissions. 

Resolved,  That  one  hour  this  afternoon  after  the  transaction  of  the  busi- 
ness of  the  Grand  Encampment,  be  devoted  to  instruction  in  the  work  of 
the  Patriarch-il  branch  of  the  Order. 

Respectlully,  SAMUEL  LYNES,          ] 

LLOYD  E.  BALDWIN  J.  Committee. 
SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS,   j 

The  chair  appointed  on  the  committee  above  named,  the 
following  Patriarchs ;  viz  :  Samuel  S.  Bassett,  John  G.  Hay- 
den  and  John  Wallace. 


178 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [JAN., 


The  R.  W.  Grand  Treasure  submitted  the  following  Re- 
port, which,  "on  motion,  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on 
Finance. 

Grand  Encampment  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

1850, 

July  9.     To  balance  from  old  account,  .'     ...  ,. .,.'.•„ 

"  cash  paid  G.  P.  Willey,         .        .        ,.,      ....      , 

D.  P.  Potter,  .        .       '  •      (»'."   .. 

G.  P.  Willey ^ 

C.  J.  Gruman !*  \. 

Sassacas  Encampment,  No.  1. 

J.  H.  Leforge, 

A.  C.  Heitmann,  .... 

Thomas  J.  Stafford,        .... 


Balance  to  new  account, 


1850. 
July  9. 


By  cash  of  No.  1  for  Dues, 
2 


5 

5 

9 

10 
11 
12 
15  " 
16 
17  for  Charter, 


$19  02,     Cards,  62  cents, 


71  97 
45  80 

$117  77 

CR. 

$25  51 
1  00 
19  64 
12  40 
8  10 
60 
6  05 
4  59 

4  58 

5  30 
30  00 

$117  77' 

The  following  petition  from  Winsted  Encampment,  No.  12, 
was  received,  and  on  motion  referred  to  a  select  Committee 
of  three  ;  the  chair  appointed  L.  A.  Thomas,  S.  H.  Harris, 
Lloyd  E.  Baldwin. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

Winsted  Encampment,  No.  12,  located  at  Winsted,  would  most  respect- 
fully represent,  that  the  affairs  of  our  Encampment  are  in  such  a  condi- 
tion, that  at  our  regular  sessions  we  have  hardly  enough  members  in  at- 
tendance to  carry  on  our  business ;  that  there  is  not  a  quorum  of  members 
living  in  Winsted,  and  that  from  the  fact  that  there  are  in  Winsted  two 
Subordinate  Lodges  who  have  always  been  at  variance  with  each  other, 
and  that  one  of  which  have  used  and  are  using  their  powerful  influence 
against  the  prosperity  of  said  encampment,  they  not  willing  to  unite  them- 
selves, and  preventing  brothers  of  neighboring  lodges  to  unite  with  us. 
Feeling  that  we  have  struggled  as  long  as  we  can  to  build  up  a  prosper- 
ous and  flourishing  Camp  in  this  place — that  these  adverse  circumstances 
are  lying  like  an  incubus  upon  us,  preventing  our  growth,  chilling  our 
interest,  and  destroying  our  influence,  we  passed  the  accompanying  vote,  be- 
lieving that  a  change  of  location  which  will  be  more  central;  and  free  from 


1851.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  179 

the  undeserved  opposition  \ve  receive,  and  in  our  firm  belief  will  be  for 
the  best  interest  of  this  branch  of  our  beloved  Order.  We  therefore  hum- 
bly pray  that  our  petition  may  be  favorably  heard  and  granted. 

In  testimony  whereof,  we  hereunto  affix  our  hands  and  the 
r        ,          Seal  of  our  Encampment,  this  second  day  of  January,  one 
'•*          thousand  eight  hundred  and  fifty-one. 

A.  G.  BRADY,  C.  P. 

A.  G.  BRADFORD,  Scribe. 

Copy  of  a  vote  passed  by  Winsted  Encampment,  No.  12,  I.  0.  0.  F.,  at 
its  regular  session,  January  2, 1851 ; 

Voted,  On  motion  of  Patriarch  D.  W.  Patterson  of  Winsted,  and  second- 
ed by  Warren  Alvord  of  New  Hartford,  that  this  Encampment  petition 
the  Right  Worthy  Grand  Encampment  for  the  removal  of  Winsted  En- 
campment, No.  12,  from  Winsted,  to  be  located  at  Wolcottville. 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  the  report  of  the  R. 
W.  Grand  Treasurer  was  referred,  submitted  the  following, 
which  was  accepted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut: 

The  undersigned,  Committee  of  Finance,  have  examined  the  account 
of  the  Grand  Treasurer,  and 

REPORT 

As  follows :  that  he  has  received  the  sum  of  $117  77,  during  the  past 
term,  and  paid  out  $71  97,  which  brings  a  balance  to  new  account  of 
$45  80. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

PHILIP  TUCKER,  1 

J.  J.  TWISS,  }•  Committee. 

WM.  H.  TREAT,  J 

The  following  resolution  was  presented,  and  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

Resolved,  That  Section  5,  Article  2d,  Constitution  for  Sub- 
ordinate Encampments,  be  amended  by  striking  out  the  word 
"five"  in  the  last  line,  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof,  the  word 
"  two." 

GEO.  REDFIELD,  of  No.  16. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  have  attended  to  the  duties  of 
their  appointment,  and  beg  leave  to 

REPORT : 

That  they  have  examined  the  following  Returns,   and  found  the  same 
correct 


180 


Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment, 


[JAN., 


Sassacus 
Oriental  " 

Palmyra  " 

Kabaosa  " 

Winsted  " 

Hinman  " 

Montevideo  (no  seal,) 
Oasis   Encampment, 
Willey 
Excelsior          " 


- 


$13  60 
1  00 

1  00 
10  32 

2  20 

4  22 
9  15 
6  85 

5  00 
13  50 


t,  No.    1,  Dues, 

"       2, 

"       3, 

"       9, 

«'     12, 

"     13, 

"     15, 

"     16, 

"     17, 

'•     18, 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,        ^ 

WM.  E.  SANFORD,  j.  Committee. 

FRAN.  TURNER,     J 

The  committee  on  Charter  for  a  new  Encampment  submit- 
ted the  following  report,  which  was  accepted,  and  the  accom- 
panying resolution  passed. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  appointed  to  consider  the  propriety  of  granting  a  Char- 
ter to  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  beg  leave  to 

REPORT 

Favorably  thereon,  and  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolu- 
tion. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

SAMUEL  S.  BASSETT,^i 

JOHN  G.  HAYDEN,        ^  Committee. 

JOHN  WALLACE,          j 

Resolved,  That  a  Charter  be,  and  is  hereby  granted  to  Excelsior  En- 
campment, No,  18, 1.  0.  0.  F. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  re- 
ferred the  amendment  of  the  Constitution  of  Subordinates, 
proposed  by  Patriarch  Redfield,  submitted  the  following  reso- 
lution, which  was  passed. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  respectfully  recommend  the 
adoption  of  the  following  resolution  submitted  by  Patriarch  Redfield  of 
No.  16. 

Resolved,  That  Section  5th,  Article  2d  of  the  Constitution  for  Subordi- 
nate Encampments  be  amended  by  striking  out  the  word  "five"  in  the  last 
line,  and  inserting  in  lieu  thereof,  the  word  "  two." 
Respectfully  submitted. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,       ^ 

WM.  E.  SANFORD,  £•  Committee. 

FRAN.  TURNER.     J 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition  of  Win- 
sted Encampment,  No.  12,  submitted  the  following  report 
and  resolutions  on  that  subject.  The  report  was  accepted  and 
resolutions  adopted. 


1851.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  181 

To  the  /?.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition  of  Winsted  Encamp- 
ment, No.  12,  for  change  of  location  from  Winsted  to  Wolcottville,  res- 
pectfully 

REPORT: 

That  they  have  had  the  subject  under  consideration,  and  are  of  the  opin- 
ion that  it  will  be  for  the  interest  of  said  Encampment,  and  the  good  of  the 
Order,  that  the  prayer  of  the  petitioners  be  granted.  The  Committee 
therefore  submit  the  following  resolutions  : 

Resolved,  That  the  location  of  Winsted  Encampment,  No.  12,  be  and  is 
hereby  removed  from  the  village  of  Winsted,  town  of  Winchester,  to  the 
village  of  Wolcottville,  town  of  Torrington. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  and  is  hereby  directed  to  send  to 
Winsted  Encampment,  a  copy  of  the  above  resolutions  under  seal  of  the 
Grand  Encampment. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

L.  A.  THOMAS,  ) 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  V  Committee. 

LLOYD  E.  BALDWIN,      \ 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  instruc- 
tion in  the  work  of  Subordinate  Encampments. 

The  Committee  on  credentials  made  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted,  and  the  Patriarchs  therein  named  ad- 
mitted to  seats. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  Elections  beg  leave  further  to 

REPORT: 

That  they  have  examined  the  certificates  of  Patriarchs  Allen  G.  Brady,  and 
P.  H.  Parsons  of  Winsted  Encampment,  No.  12,  and  find  them  entitled  to 
be  admitted  to  seats  as  members  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  )  r 

P.  L.  CUNNINGHAM, \  c°m™"e'- 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  communication 
of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Representative,  submitted  the  following 
report,  which  was  read  and  accepted. 
To  the  R,  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  have  had  the  report  of  Grand 
Representative  Wm.  E.  Sanford  under  consideration,  and  beg  leave  to  re- 
quest the  attention  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Body,  to  several  of  its  features. 

1st.  The  assessment  law  was  repealed. 

2d.  The  work  of  the  P.  0.  Degrees  of  the  Encampment,  was  directed 
to  be  destroyed,  and  official  notice  of  said  destruction  given  to  the  R.  W. 
Grand  Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States* 

3d.  The  per  diem  allowance  of  the  Representatives,  was  increased  to 
$3  00,  and  the  mileage  to  five  cents  per  mile,  to  be  computed  by  the  shortest 
mail  route. 

4th.  The  claim  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge,  and  Grand  Encampment  of 
Maryland,  was  declared  "  not  sustained  by  law  or  fact." 

All  of  which  ia  respectfully  submitted, 

L.  A.  THOMAS,  )  „ 

FRANCOIS  TURNER,   \  Com' 


182  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [JAN., 

On  motion,  the  proposed  amendment  to  the  Constitution  of 
this  Grand  Encampment,  which  had  been  on  the  table  since 
January  Session,  1850 — was  again  called  up  for  considera- 
tion, when  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch,  declared  the 
same  to  be  out  of  order  ;  from  which  decision,  there  being  no 
appeal,  the  proposed  amendment  was  withdrawn. 

The  following  proposition  to  amend  the  Constitution  of  this 
Grand  Encampment,  was  substituted,  and  laid  over  to  the 
next  regular  Session. 

The  undersigned  hereby  propose  the  following  amendments  to  the  Con- 
stitution of  the  Grand  Encampment.  To  amend  Art.  VI,  Sec.  1,  by  strik- 
ing out  the  words  second  and  inserting  third,  and  striking  out  the  words 
and  January.  In  the  same  article,  by  striking  out  the  word  second  and 
inserting  first,  and  by  striking  out  July  and  January,  and  inserting  August. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,  No.  1. 
SAMUEL  LYNES,  NO.  9. 

On  motion  the  following  resolution  was  adopted;  and 
Patriarchs  Samuel  H.  Harris,  A.  C.  Heitmann  and  E.  G. 
Storer,  were  appointed  said  Committee. 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  be  appointed  to  procure  Blank  Charters,  for 
the  use  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

Patriarch  L.  A.  Thomas  moved  that  a  Committee  be  ap- 
pointed, to  enquire  into  the  expediency  of  so  placing  the  Pa- 
triarchal branch  of  the  Order,  as  to  induce  all  Past  Grands  to 
become  members  of  that  branch,  so  that  the  business  of  the 
whole  Order  might  be  conducted  in  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  thus 
do  away  with  the  necessity  of  State  Grand  Encampments ; 
which  motion  was  passed  ;  and  the  chair  appointed  on  that  « 
Committee,  Patriarchs  L.  A.  Thomas,  Junius  M.  Willey,  and 
T.  P.  Abell. 

On  motion,  it  was  ordered  that  the  usual  number  of  the 
proceedings  be  printed  for  distribution. 

Motion  to  adjourn  to  next  Annual  Session,  was  sustained  by 
ten  yeas  to  seven  nays. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 

A.  C.  HEITMANN, 

Grand  Scribe. 


1851.]         Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


183 


Abstract  of  Returns  of  the  Subordinate  Encampments  under  the  jurisdiction  of 
the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F,  of  the  State  of  Connecticut,  from 
July,  1850,  to  January,  1851. 


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Sassacus,       No.  1, 

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91 

8136.00 

Oriental,               2, 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0  20 

10.00 

Palmyra,               3, 

0 

0 

1 

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0 

1 

0 

2  24 

10.00 

Unity,                    4, 

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Devotion,               5, 

3 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

*1 

0 

48 

88.42 

Sowheag,               6, 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

48 

53.00 

Mount  Hennon,  8, 

1 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

26 

36.50 

Kabaosa,              9, 

5 

0 

0 

0 

0 

8 

0 

0 

45 

103.25 

Charity,               10, 

Connecticut,        11, 

Winsted,              12, 

n 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

39 

22.00 

Hinman,             13, 

3 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

32 

42.24 

Wascussee,          14, 

Montevideo,        15, 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

46 

91.50 

Oasis,                   16, 

8 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

29 

68.55 

Willey,               17, 

5 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

12 

50.00 

Excelsior,            18, 

19 

7 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

27 

135.00 

Total, 

54'l5 

1 

0 

6 

13 

1 

3487 

$846.46 

*  G.  B.  Trowbridge,  for  Forgery. 


# 


PROCEEDINGS 


G;RAND  ENCAMPMENT,  i,  o,  o,  F,  OF  CONN, 


ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY  8th,  1851. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecti- 
cut, convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E.  ORIGEN  UTLEY,   Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 
R.  W.  ADRIAN  C.  HEITMANN,  Grand  Scribe, 
R.   W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.   W.  ELIPHALET  G.  STORER,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
W.  PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Sentinel, 

and  members  from  the  several  subordinates. 

By  command  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Grand 
Officers  assumed  their  stations. 

The  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  said  an  appropriate  prayer, 
and  the  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  announced  the  following  Committees. 

ON  ELECTION  AND  RETURNS — Patriarchs  L.  A.  Thomas 
J.  J.  TWiss  and  T.  P.  Abell. 

ON  THE  STATE  OF  THE  ORDER — Patriarchs  Adna  Whiting 
S.  H.  Harris,  F.  D.  Ball. 

ON  FINANCE — Patriarchs  J.  J.  Twiss,  Wm.  H.  Treat  and 
J.  D.  Gould. 

The  Grand  Scribe  commenced  the  reading  of  the  minutes 
of  the  last  session.  On  motion  the  further  reading  was  dis- 
pensed with,  the  same  having  been  published. 

24 


186  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [!ULY, 

Finance  Committee  made  report  on  the  account  of  the  R. 
W.  Grand  Treasurer — which  on  motion  was  ordered  to  lie 
on  the  table. 

The  committee  on  credentials  made  the  following  report, 
which  on  motion  was  accepted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  credentials  beg  leave  to 

REPORT : 

That  they  have  examined  the  certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs,  and 
find  them  correct : — 

Encampment,  No.  1,  Louis  L.  Beecher,  P.  C.  P.,  S.  L.  Ford,  P.  H.  P. 
"     5,  Russel  Bevans,  P.  C.  P.,  W.  H.  Green,  P.  H.  P., 

Charles  Taylor,  P.  C.  P. 

"     9,  H.  C.  Randal,  P.  H.  P.,  Platt  Price,  P.  C.  P. 
"  11,  W.  C.  Armstrong,  P.  H.  P. 
"  13,  T.  S.  Hatch,  P.  H.  P. 
"  15,  Gad  Norton,  P.  H.  P. 

The  Committee  also  find  the  credentials  of  the  following  Patriarchs 
informal : — 

Encampment,  No.  6,  L.  B.  Ward,  P.  C.  P. 

"  18,  C.   C.  Jackson,  P.    C.  P.,  Thomas  Wallace   Jr., 

P.  H.  P. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted 

L.  A.  THOMAS, 
T.  P.  ABELL. 

On  motion  it  was  ordered  that  Patriarch  Ward  of  6,  and 
Patriarchs  Jackson  and  Wallace  of  18,  be  also  admitted. 

The  special  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  Session, 
(pp.  182,)  made  the  following  report,  which  on  motion  was 
accepted  and  the  Committee  discharged. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.}  of  Connecticut.  : 

The  undersigned  appointed  at  the  last  Session,  to  inquire  into  the  ex- 
pediency of  so  placing  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order  as  to  induce 
all  Past  Grands  to  become  members  of  that  branch,  so  that  the  business  of 
the  whole  Order  might  be  conducted  in  the  Grand  Lodge,  respectfully 

REPORT : 

That  after  a  careful  consideration  of  the  subject,  they  find  one  difficulty 
in  the  way  of  such  an  arrangement,  that  appears  to  preclude  the  expetca- 
tion  of  being  able  to  accomplish  so  desirable  a  result.  Most  of  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Grand  Encampment  are  not  Past  Grands,  who  must  necessarily 
he  excluded  from  a  participation  in  the  legislation  appertaining  to  the 
Patriarchal  branch  ;  and  not  only  so,  but  a  necessity  would  be  virtually 
imposed  upon  Encampments  of  filling  their  two  highest  offices  exclusively 
with  Past  Grands,  to  enable  them  to  be  represented  in  the  business  apper- 
taining to  the  Grand  Encampment.  The  Committee  therefore  find  them- 
selves unable  to  report  any  plan  likely  to  accomplish  the  object  contem- 
plated. 

L.  A.  THOMAS, 
T.  P.  ABELL. 


1851.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  187 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  made  the  follow- 
ing report,  which  was  accepted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  respectfully 

REPORT : 

That  they  have  examined  the  Returns  of  the  several  Subordinates  that 
have  been  placed  in  their  hands,  and  find  those  from  Nos.  5,  6,9,  13, 
and  18  correct.     The  returns  from  Nos.  1  and  16,  are  deficient  in  names 
of  members,  and  No.  11  deficient  in  names  and  number  of  members. 
There  are  no  reports  from  Nos.  2,  3,  4,  8,  10,  12,  14,  15  and  17. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

ADNA  WHITING, 
S.  H.  HARRIS, 
F.  D.  BALL. 

The  Report  of  the  Committee  on  Finance  taken  up  and 
accepted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  Committee  of  Finance  have  examined  the  account  of 
the  R.  W.  G.  Treasurer,  and 

REPORT 

As  follows :  that  he  has  received  the  sum  of  $116  64  during  the  past  term, 
and  that  he  had  on  hand  $45  80,  and  has  paid  out  $85  62,  which  brings  a 
balance  to  new  account  $76  82. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

T        T       rp  ITT  T  C  G  } 

VVM.  H.  TREAT,  I  Finance  Committee. 

The  proposed  amendment  to  the  Constitution,  Art.  VI, 
Sec.  1,  (page  182  printed  Proceedings,)  was  taken  up  for  con- 
sideration— and  on  motion,  was  indefinitely  postponed. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  Session  to  procure 
Blank  Charters  for  the  use  of  this  G.  Encampment,  reported 
that  they  had  attended  to  the  duty  of  their  appointment,  and 
had  procured  fifty  Charters,  at  a  cost  of  ten  dollars ;  on  motion, 
report  accepted  and  Committee  discharged. 

The   following  petition  from  Monte  Video  Encampment, 
No.  15,  was  read,  and  on  motion  referred  to  a  special  Com- 
mittee of  three — Grand  Patriarch  appointed  on  said  Commit- 
tee Patriarchs  F.  Turner,  L.  A.  Thomas  and  F.  D.  Ball. 
To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  Connecticut : 

Grand  Officers  and  Representatives — Whereas,  Monte  Video  Encamp- 
ment, No.  15,  I.  0.  0.  F.,  located  at  Bristol,  is  laboring  under  many 
disadvantages,  among  which  are  the  following. 

1st.  Of  being  deeply  involved,  and  paying  a  high  rent,  to  meet  the  pay- 
ment of  which,  together  with  our  incidental  expenses,  absorbs  all  or  nearly 
all  of  our  revenue. 


188  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [JULY, 

2nd.  On  account  of  the  low  Stale  of  our  finances,  with  no  prospect  of 
their  being  improved  while  we  remain  in  our  present  locality,  induces 
many  of  the  Patriarchs  to  neglect  the  payment  of  dues,  consequently  our 
receipts  are  very  limited. 

3d.  The  virulent  sectionalism  which  ever  exists  in  the  town  of  Bristol, 
is  hanging  like  an  incubus  about  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order  in 
this  place. 

4th.  The  indifference  of  the  Patriarchs  who  reside  in  the  vicinity  of  our 
Encampment  Hall,  is  so  great,  that  we  are  seldom,  if  ever  able  to  open  the 
Encampment,  without  the  aid  of  Patriarchs  from  Plainville  or  Southington, 
or  the  remote  parts  of  the  tow-n  of  Bristol. 

5th.  That  under  the  present  aspect  of  our  affairs,  it  appears  to  us  an 
unmistakable  decree,  that  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  will  at  no  dis- 
tant day  be  in  possession  of  the*  Charter  and  equipments  of  our  Camp. 

And  in  this  our  present  state,  we  deem  a  new  location  indispensable  to 
the  health  and  prosperity  of  our  Encampment. 

We  therefore  pray  yourR.  W.  Grand  Body  to  grant  us  leave  to  remove 
our  Encampment  from  Bristol  to  the  village  of  Plainville,  in  the  town  of 
Farmington. 

Done  by  the  Patriarchs  of  Monte  Video  Encampment  at  a  regular  meet- 
ing held  in  their  Hall,  in  the  town  of  Bristol,  this  fifth  day  of  June,  A.  D. 
1851.  CARLOS  WELTON,  C.  P. 

ERASTUS  FOSTER,  Scribe. 

The  following  bills  having  been  approved  by  the  Finance 
Committee,  were  presented,  and  on  motion  ordered  paid. 

A.  C.  Heitmann's  bill  $29  18,  Wm.  H.  Stanley's  bill  for 
Printing,  $16  16,  T.  J.  Stafford's  bill  for  Charters,  $10  00, 
and  C.  L.  Sage's  bill  for  tyling,  $3  00. 

On  motion,  ordered,  that  the  Grand  Encampment  now  pro- 
ceed to  the  nomination  and  election  of  Officers  for  the  ensuing 
term. 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  then  nominated  ;  viz. 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  M.  E.  G.  H.  P.  Origen  Utley,  R.  W. 
G.  S.  W.  Calvin  L.  Hubbard. 

(Patriarch  Utley  withdrew  his  name  as  a  candidate  for 
Grand  Patriarch,  but  was  again  nominated  for  that  office.) 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  R.  W.  G.  S.  W.  Calvin  L.  Hub- 
bard. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  R.  W.  G.  J.  W.  Eliphalet  G. 
Storer,  Patriarchs  A.  Whiting,  F.  D.  Ball,  F.  Turner,  T. 
Wallace,  Jr.,  J.  Gould,  William  H.  Treat,  and  Elias  T.  Main, 

For  Grand  Scribe,  R.  W.  G.  S.  Adrian  C.  Heitmann  and 
Patriarch  J.  J.  Twiss. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  Samuel  Bishop. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Patriarchs  Peter  L.  Cunning- 
ham, A.  Whiting,  L.  B.  Ward,  E.  T.  Main,  Philip  Tucker, 
and  J.  Gould. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  Tellers,  Patriarchs 
Abell  and  Thomas. 


1851.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  189 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
Grand  Patriarch  for  the  ensuing  term.  The  Tellers  announced 
twenty-three  ballots,  of  which 

Patriarch  Utley  received  17. 
Hubbard  «  5. 
Abell  «'  1. 

Whereupon  Patriarch  Utley  was  declared  duly  elected  Grand 
Patriarch. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
Grand  High  Priest.  The  Tellers  announced  twenty-one  bal- 
lots, of  which 

Patriarch  C.  L.  Hubbard  received  19. 
E.  G.  Storer  "          2. 

Whereupon,   Patriarch   Hubbard   was  declared  duly  elected 
Grand  High  Priest  for  the  ensuing  term. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
Grand  Senior  Warden.  The  Tellers  announced  twenty-six 
ballots,  viz : 

Patriarch  Storer  received  12. 


Whiting 

Turner 

Ball 

Tucker 

Pratt 

Treat 


4. 
4. 
3. 
1. 

1. 
1. 


There  being  no  choice,  the  Grand  Encampment  again  proceed- 
ed to  a  ballot  for  'Grand  Senior   Warden.     The  Tellers  an- 
nounced twenty-eight  ballots  cast,  of  which 
Patriarch  E.  G.  Storer  received  18. 
Whiting     "          5. 
Ball  "          3. 

Turner       "          2. 

Whereupon  Patriarch  E.  G.  Storer,  was  declared  duly  elec- 
ted Grand  Senior  Warden  for  the  ensuing  term. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
Grand  Scribe.  The  Tellers  announced  twenty-seven  ballots, 
of  which 

Patriarch  Twiss  received  13. 

"         Heitmann  "       12. 

Main          "         1, 

There  being  a  miscount,  as  announced  by  the  Tellers,  a  new 
count  was  had,  when  it  appearing  that  Patriarch  Twiss  had 
received  fourteen  votes — he  was  declared  duly  elected  Grand 
Scribe  for  the  ensuing  term. 


190  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  JULY, 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
Grand  Treasurer  for  the  ensuing  term.     The  Tellers  announc- 
ed sixteen  ballots,  of  which 
Patriarch  Bishop  received  15. 
"        Whiting       "         1. 

Patriarch  Bishop  having  received  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast, 
was  declared  duly  elected  Treasurer  for  the  ensuing  term. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
Grand  Junior  Warden.  The  Tellers  announced  twenty-five 
ballots,  of  which 

Patriarch  Cunningham  received  9. 
"        Main,  "         5. 

"        Whiting,  "         4. 

Tucker,  "        2. 

Turner,  "         2. 

Ward,  '«         1. 

Taspe,  "         1. 

Gould,  "         1. 

There  being  no  choice  the  Grand  Encampment  again  pro- 
ceeded to  the  election  of  Grand  Junior  Warden.    The  Tellers 
announced  twenty-nine  ballots-  of  which 
Patriarch  Cunningham  received  21. 
Whiting  "          4. 

"         Main,  "          2. 

"         Tucker,  "          2. 

Whereupon  Patriarch  P.  L.  Cunningham  was  declared  duly 
elected  Grand  Junior  Warden,  for  the  ensuing  term. 

The  special  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition 
of  Monte  Video  Encampment,  No.  15,  made  the  following  re- 
port, which  on  motion  was  accepted,  resolutions  passed  and 
Committee  discharged. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  f1.,  of  Connecticut: 

The  Committee  to  whom  \vas  referred  the  petition  of  Monte  Video 
Encampment,  No.  Jo,  for  change  of  location  from  Bristol  to  the  village  of 
Plainville  in  the  town  of  Farmington,  respectfully 

REPORT: 

That  they  have  had  the  subject  under  consideration,  and  are  fully  of  opin- 
ion that  it  will  be  for  the  interest  of  said  Encampment,  and  the  good  of 
the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order,  that  the  prayer  of  the  petitioners  be 
granted.  The  Committee  therefore  submit  the  following  resolutions : 

Resolved,  That  the  location  of  Monte  Video  Encampment,  No.  15,  be 
and  is  hereby  removed  from  Bristol  to  the  village  of  Plainville,  town  of 
Farmington. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  and  is  hereby  directed  to  send  to 


1851.  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  191 

Monte  Video  Encampment,  No  15,  a  copy  of  these  resolutions  under  the 
seal  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

FRANCOIS  TURNER, 
L.  A.  THOMAS, 
FERRIS  D.  BALL. 

On  motion,  the  Officers  elect  were  installed  in  ample  form. 
Attest, 

A.  C.  HEITMANN,  Grand  Scribe. 

Patriarch  Harris  offered  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  on  motion  unanimously  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encamp- 
ment are  due  to  Past  Grand  Patriarch  Gruman,  and  the  Right 
Worthy  Grand  Officers  connected  with  him,  for  the  past  offi- 
cial year,  for  the  faithful  and  impartial  manner  in  which  they 
have  performed  the  duties  of  their  office. 

On  motion,  voted  that  one  hour  be  devoted  to  instruction  in 
the  work  of  the  Order  ;  the  Grand  Patriarch  called  on  Past 
Grand  Patriarch  Gruman  to  perform  said  duty,  which  was 
accordingly  done. 

On  motion,  voted  that  the  thanks  of  this  Right  .Worthy 
Grand  Encampment,  be  presented  to  Past  Grand  Patriarch 
Gruman  for  his  valuable  instruction. 

On  motion,  voted  that  the  usiu>!  n amber  of  proceedings  be 
published. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
on  motion,  adjourned  sine  die. 
Attest, 

J.  J.  TWISS,  Grand  Scribe. 


SPECIAL    SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  JULY  9,  1851. 

Upon  the  call  of  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch,  a  special  Session 
of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  was  held  this  day. 

The  Right  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  presiding. 

Grand  Scribe  J.  J.  Twiss  resigned  his  office  as  Grand  Scribe 
of  this  Encampment.  Resignation  accepted. 

On  motion  it  was  voted,  that  we  proceed  to  nomination  for 
Grand  Scribe.  Whereupon  Patriarch  A.  C.  Heitmann  was 
duly  nominated.  There  being  no  further  nominations  it  was 
voted  that  we  proceed  to  an  election  of  Grand  Scribe. 


192  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Patriarchs  Abell  and  Thomas  appointed  Tellers. 

Patriarch  A.  C.  Heitmann  having  received  the  majority,  was 
declared  elected  Grand  Scribe  for  the  ensuing  year.  Patri- 
arch J.  J.  Twiss  appointed  a  Committee  to  wait  upon  Patri- 
arch Heitmann,  and  inform  him  of  his  election.  Patriarch 
Twiss  retired,  and  then  returned,  accompanied  by  Patriarch 
Heitmann,  who  accepted  the  office  to  which  he  had  been  elec- 
ted. Patriarch  Heitmann  being  presented,  was  duly  installed 
into  the  office  of  Grand  Scribe  for  the  ensuing  year. 

J.  J.  TWISS,  Grand  Scribe. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  directed  to  forward  to 
each  Subordinate  Encampment,  a  copy  of  the  proceedings 
of  this  Grand  Encampment,  from  its  organization  to  the  pres- 
ent time- — also,  a  copy  of  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  of 
this  Grand  Encampment. 

Patriarch  B.  J.  Watson  Beach,  was  appointed  D.  G.  P. 
of  Connecticut  Encampment,  No.  11. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Right  Worthy  Grand 
Encampment  adjourned  sine  die. 

A.  C.  HEITMANN,  Grand  Scribe. 


1851.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 


193 


Grand  Encampment  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

1851. 

Cr. 

July  9. 

To  cash  paid  A.  C.  Heitmann,         .... 

$29   18 

C.  L.  Sage,         

3  00 

W.  H.  Stanley,           .... 

16  16 

G.  L.  Hubbard,            .... 

4  00 

L.  P.  Cunningham,      .... 

5  50 

C.  J.  Gruman,              .... 

5  50 

Thomas  J.  Stafford,     .         -         -         - 

10  00 

$73  34 

1851. 

i 

Cr. 

July  9. 

By  cash  of  No.  1  for  Dues,             .... 

$23  09 

5                     

6  31 

6 

5  95 

9                     

5  05 

11 

2  57 

13 

4  06 

16                     

6  00 

18                      

7  65 

DISTRICT  DEPUTY  GRAND  PATRIARCHS 


FOR  THE  PRESENT   TERM. 


$60   70 


Sassacus  Encampment,  No.   1,  Samuel  H.  Harris. 

Oriental               " 

2,  John  G.  Hayden. 

Palmyra               " 

3,  James  D.  Mowrey. 

Unity                   " 

4, 

Devotion              ' 

5,  F.  D.  Ball. 

Sowheag              ' 

6,  Residence  of  GRAND  PATRIARCH. 

Mount  Hermon  ' 

8,  Joseph  Crosby. 

Kabaosa  .            ' 

9,  P.  L.  Cunningham. 

Charity                ' 

10,  William  Meeker. 

Connecticut,        ' 

11,  Elihu  Geer. 

Winsted               ' 

12,  A.  G.  Bradford. 

Hinman,              ' 

13,  Philip  Tucker. 

Wascussee 

14,  J.  J.  Twiss. 

Montevideo           ' 

15,  Ralph  E.  Perry. 

Oasis                     ' 

16,  George  Redfield. 

Willey                  « 

17,  Samuel  A.  Kellogg. 

Excellsior             ' 

'    18,  Charles  C.  Jackson. 

"PROCEEDINGS 


R,  W.  Gltt'D  EMUPJIEM,  I,  0, 0,  F,  OF  CONSICTO, 


SEMI-ANNUAL  SESSION. 


NEW  HAVEN,  Jan.  13,  1852. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecti- 
cut, convened  this  day  in  Semi-Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  ORIGEN  TJTLEY,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.  E.  CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  A.  C.  HEITMANN,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.  W.  E.  G.  STORER,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

and  a  quorum  of  members. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Officers 
took  their  stations.  The  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  said  an 
appropriate  prayer,  and  the  G.  Encampment  was  declared 
opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Scribe  commenced  reading  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session,  when,  on  motion,  the  minutes  as  printed  were 
approved,  with  the  exception  of  that  part  which  declares 
that  the  amendment  to  the  Constitution  relative  to  one  session 
of  the  Grand  Encampment  in  each  year  was  indefinitely  post- 
poned ;  said  minutes  being  amended  so  as  to  read,  "  was  laid 
on  the  table." 

On  motion,  Voted,  that  when  the  G.  Encampment  adjourn, 
it  be  to  the  Tuesday  preceding  the  3d  Wednesday  of  Feb- 
ruary, 1852,  at  2  o'clock  P.  M. 

On  motion,  the  G.  Encampment  was  adjourned, 

25 


196  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 


ADJOURNED  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb  IT,  1852. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  convened 
at  2  o'clock,  according  to  adjournment. 

PRESENT :  • 

M.  W.  ORTGEN  UTLEY,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.    E.  CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

and  a  quorum  of  members  from  the  subordinates. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  the  Officers 
assumed  their  stations,  and  after  the  Throne  of  Grace  had 
been  addressed  by  the  Grand  High  Priest,  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Scribe  being  absent,  the  Grand  Patriarch  ap- 
pointed Patriarch  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe,  pro.  tern. 

The  minutes  of  Semi-annual  Session,  Jan.  13th,  not  being 
at  hand,  the  reading  was  deferred. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  made  the  following  appointments : 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  J.  M.  Andrus  of  No.  1 ;  John  Wallace  of 
No.  18  ;  L.  B.  Ward  of  No.  6. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  J.  M.  Andrus  of  No.  1 ;  John 
Wallace  of  No.  18  ;  L.  B.  Ward  of  No.  6. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  F.  Turner  of  No.  1  ;  P.  L.  Cunningham  of 
No.  9  ;  F.  M.  Brown  of  No.  16. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined 
the  certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs  and  find  them  correct : 
Frederick  Botsford,  P.  C.  P. 
Robert  Sizer,  P.  H.  P. 
Nathan  Pratt,  P.  C.  P.,  No.  2". 
William  J.  Whipple,  P.  C.  P.,   )  ,r    ,  0 
F.  M.  Brown,  PH.  P., 
Alden  Peck,  P.  C.  P.,       )„    , 
Sidney  P.  Hall,  P.  C.  P.,  J  2 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  ) 

JOHN  WALLACE,  I  Committee. 

LOUDONB.  WARD,  ) 

Whereupon,  the  above  candidates  were  introduced  and  in- 
structed in  the  Grand  Encampment  Degree,  and  took  their 
seats. 


I  No.  1. 


1852.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  197 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report : 

Right  Worthy  Grand  Officers  and  Representatives : 

By  the  goodness  and  mercy  of  an  all-wise  Providence,  we  are  again  permitted 
to  assemble  here  in  Grand  Encampment,  for  the  purpose  of  legislating  for  this 
branch  of  our  beloved  order  in  this  State;  and  in  accordance  with  previous  cus- 
tom, I  will  now  submit  for  your  consideration  a  brief  report  of  my  official  acts 
since  the  last  annual  session. 

In  compliance  with  the  desire  expressed  at  the  last  session,  that  Deputy  Grand 
Patriarchs  should  be  appointed,  I  proceeded  to  appoint  a  Deputy  Grand  Patri- 
arch for  each  subordinate  Eucampment  under  this  jurisdiction,  and  forwarded 
them  a  dispensation. 

From  the  reports  received  from  several  of  those  Officers,  I  am  fully  satisfied 
that  they  have  generally  performed  their  duties  in  a  prompt  aud  efficient  manner. 
In  the  mouth  of  August  last,  I  received  information  through  the  Grand  Scribe, 
that  Unity  Encampment,  No.  4,  had  disbanded  and  become  extinct.  I  immedi- 
ately forwarded  a  communication  to  the  last  Officers  of  said  Encampment,  calling 
on  them  to  surrender  to  the  Grand  Encampment  their  Charter,  Books  and  other 
effects,  as  provided  by  the  Constitution.  They  have  since  complied  with  the  re- 
quest and  have  forwarded  to  me  their  Working  Books  aud  Charter,  which  are 
now  in  the  possession  of  the  Grand  Scribe. 

On  the  3d  day  of  September,  I  received  a  communication  from  the  Grand 
Scribe,  informing  me  of  the  absence  of  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  Sanford,  and 
that  he  would  not  return  in  season  to  attend  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States.  I  therefore  appointed  Past  Grand  Patriarch  C.  J.  Gruman 
as  a  substitute  to  fill  the  vacancy,  and  directed  the  Grand  Scribe  to  furnish  him 
with  the  proper  certificate. 

The  semi-annual  Pass- Word  was  forwarded  to  each  of  the  Deputy  Grand  Pa- 
triarchs previous  to  the  first  meeting  in  January. 

At  the  last  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  an  amendment  was  made  to  its  Con- 
stitution dispensing  with  the  semi-annual  session,  and  changing  the  time  of  holding 
the  annual  session  from  July  to  the  third  Wednesday  in  February. 

In  consequence  of  this  arrangement,  the  subordinate  Encampments  were  noti- 
fied that  the  semi-annual  session  would  probably  be  adjourned  without  transacting 
any  important  business,  until  the  Tuesday  preceding  the  3d  Wednesday  in  Feb- 
ruary, in  order  to  accommodate  those  who  might  wish  to  attend  the  Grand  En- 
campment and  the  Grand  Lodge. 

I  would  recommend  that  this  Grand  Encampment  so  amend  its  Constitution,  as 
to  hold  but  one  session  in  each  year,  and  that  on  the  day  previous  to  the  session 
of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

Although  our  members  have  not  increased  the  past  term  as  rapidly  as  formerly, 
still  I  am  happy  to  inform  you  that  great  harmony  prevails  in  this  higher  branch 
of  our  ancient  Order,  throughout  this  State. 

There  has  been  no  applications  for  Charters  for  new  Encampments  since  our 
last  session. 

I  cannot,  injustice  to  my  own  feelings,  close  this  report  without  expressing  my 
thanks  for  the  courtesy  which  has  been  extended  to  me  since  I  hare  been  elected 
to  the  honors  of  this  station. 

The  duties  imposed  upon  me  I  have  endeavored  to  discharge  according  to  the 
best  of  my  ability,  and  certainly  under  the  influence  of  the  warmest  love  for  our 
order.  I  therefore  retire  with  thanks  for  your  favors,  and  prayers  for  your  indi- 
vidual and  collective  welfare. 

0.  UTLEY,  Grand  Patriarch. 

•  •    ,  ••  ••<.»•  ..        .    tl  ..»,;,..'.,  ,i >.,<» 

The  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  accepted  and  re- 
ferred to  a  Special  Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs  S.  H. 
Harris  and  F.  Turner  of  No.  1,  and  John  Wallace  of  No.  18. 


198  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

The  bill  of  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States,  $151.37,  W. 
H.  Stanley  for  Printing,  and  G.  B.  Bassett  for  Stationery, 
were  presented  and  referred  to  Committee  on  Finance. 

No  record  of  the  semi-annual  session  having  been  made, 
Patriarch  Harris  was  appointed  a  Committee  to  prepare  a  re- 
cord thereof. 

On  motion,  the  returns  of  subordinates  were  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Credentials. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the 
Grand  Patriarch,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was 
accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch, 
respectfully  report,  that  they  have  had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  would 
recommend  that  the  doings  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  during  the  recess  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  be  approved.  The  Committee  find  nothing  in  the  Report  of  the 
Grand  Patriarch  requiring  special  action  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  except  the 
recommendation  to  alter  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Encampment  so  far  as  to 
have  but  one  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment  a  year ;  which  proposition  the 
Committee  would  recommend  to  the  favorable  consideration  of  its  members. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

S.H.HARRIS,  ) 

JOHN"  WALLACE,    [  Committee. 
FRANC'S  TURNER,  ) 
New  Haven,  Feb.  17,  1852. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted,  and  the  bills  ordered  paid. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut,  in  semi-annual  session: 
The  Committee  on  Finance  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined  the  bills 
of  George  B.  Bassett  for  Paper,  f  2.00 ;  of  Wm.  H.  Stanley  for  printing  Circulars, 
f  1.25,  and  find  the  same  to  be  correct,  and  recommend  that  they  be  paid. 

The  Committee  have  also  examined  the  bill  presented  by  the  Corresponding 
and  Recording  Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States  for  taxes,  etc.,  and 
presume  it  to  be  correct ;  but  not  having  any  way  of  ascertaining,  the  Committee 
would  refer  the  same  to  the  action  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

FRANC'S  TURNER,      ) 
P.  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  }•  Committee. 
F.  M.  BROWN,  ) 

New  Haven,  Feb.  11,  1852. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  returns  of  sub- 
ordinates, submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  returns  of  subordinates,  respectfully 
report,  that  they  have  examined  the  returns  of  the  said  subordinates  that  have 
been  placed  in  their  hands  and  find  those  of  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  5,  6,  15,  16, 18,  correct. 
There  are  no  reports  from  8,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13,  14,  17. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS, ) 

JOHN  WALLACE,  [  Committee. 

LOUDON  B.  WARD,  ) 


1852.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  199 

Patriarch  Harris  submitted  the  record  of  semi-annual  ses- 
sion. [See  p.  195.] 

Motion  to  amend  the  amendment  referred  to  in  the  record, 
by  inserting  February  instead  of  August.  Grand  Patriarch 
ruled  it  out  of  order. 

On  motion,  it  was  declared,  that  the  amendment  of  record, 
made  at  the  semi-annual  session,  was  illegal  and  void. 

The  Committee  of  Finance  submitted  the  following  Report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Conn  : 

The  Committee  on  Finance  have  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Grand  Treas- 
urer, and  beg  to  report  the  same  to  be  correct,  au  J  that  there  is  in  his  hands  a  bal- 
ance of  $64.18. 

FRANC'S  TURNER,     ) 
P.  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  [  Committee. 
F.  M.  BROWN,  ) 

New  Haven,  Feb.  17,  1852. 

On  motion,  a  Special  Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs 
F.  M.  Brown  of  No.  13,  C.  L.  Hubbard  of  No.  11,  and  S. 
Lynes  of  No.  9,  was  appointed  to  devise  ways  and  means  to 
increase  the  funds  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

Patriarch  E.  Augur's  bill  of  $3  as  Messenger,  was  ordered 
paid. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  : 

NEW  YORK,  Feb.  16,  1852. 
ORTGEN  UTLEY,  ESQ.,  Grand  Patriarch  : 

DEAR  SIR  AND  BRO.  :  —  Having  removed  from  the  State  of  Connecticut,  I  hereby 
tender  my  resignation  of  the  Office  of  Grand  Scribe. 
Yours  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

A.  C. 


On  motion,  the  resignation  of  Grand  Scribe  Heitmann  was 
accepted. 

Patriarch  Turner  offered  the  following  amendments  to  the 
Constitution  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  which  were  laid  on 
the  table  under  the  rule  : 

The  undersigned  hereby  propose  the  following  amendments  to  the  Constitu- 
tion of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

To  amend  Art.  VI,  Sec.  1,  by  striking  out  the  section  and  substituting  the  fol- 
lowing: "  The  regular  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment  shall  be  held  in  each 
year  on  the  Tuesday  next  preceding  the  third  Wednesday  of  February,  and 
special  sessions  shall  be  held  at  the  call  of  the  Grand  Patriarch.  And  if  there 
be  any  verbal  amendments  of  the  Constitution  and  By-Laws  necessary  to  make 
them  compatible  with  the  foregoing  amendment,  the  same  are  hereby  ordered  to 
be  made  and  recorded  by  the  Grand  Scribe. 

FRANC'S  TURNER, 
F.  M.  BROWN. 

The  Finance  Committee  reported  in  favor  of  paying  the 


200  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

bill  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  A.  C.  Heitmann,  also  bills  of  Grand 
Patriarch,  Grand  High  Priest,  and  Grand  Junior  Warden,  for 
attendance  on  the  sessions.  Report  accepted  and  bills  or- 
dered paid. 

The  following  amendment  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  was  offered  and  laid  on  the  table  under  the 
rule : 

Resolved,  That  the  word  fifty  in  Art.  Ill,  Sec.  7,  of  the  Constitution,  be  stricken 
out,  and  thirty  substituted. 

FRANC'S  TURNER, 
ADNA  WHITING. 

February  17th,  1852. 

Patriarch  Turner  offered  the  following  preamble  and  reso- 
lution, which  after  some  discussion,  were  unanimously  adopt- 

ed:- 

Whereas,  the  January  session  of  this  Grand  Encampment  was  adjourned  to 
this  day  with  a  view  to  alter  the  Constitution  so  that  the  annual  session  should  be 
held  hereafter  on  the  Tuesday  next  preceding  the  third  Wednesday  of  Februa- 
ry, and 

Whereas,  the  Grand  Lodge  of  this  State  have  so  altered  their  Constitution  as  to 
hold  one  annual  session  only,  on  the  third  Wednesday  of  February,  and 

Whereas,  the  expenses  for  holding  two  sessions  annually  are  larger  than  the  in- 
come of  this  Grand  Encampment  will  justify,  and 

Whereas,  the  good  of  the  Patriarchal  Order  in  this  State  does  not  require  more 
than  one  session  a  year,  and 

Whereas,  there  seems  to  be  errors  in  the  wording  of  the  amendments  hereto- 
fore proposed,  now  therefore  unanimously 

Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Encampment  now  act  upon  the  amendment  of 
Art.  VI,  Sec.  1,  of  our  Constitution,  as  proposed  at  this  session  by  Patriarchs  Fran- 
cois Turner  and  F.  M.  Brown. 

Whereupon,  the  amendments  to  Art.  VI,  Sec.  1,  were  unan- 
imously adopted. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Semi-annual  Session 
was  closed  in  ample  form,  and  the  Grand  Encampment  ad- 
journed without  date. 

Attest, 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS, 

Grand  Scribe,  pro  tern. 


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ANNUAL  SESSION. 

f 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  17,  1852. 

The  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  con- 
vened this  day  in  Annual  Session,  in  accordance  with  the  Con- 
stitution as  amended  at  the  Semi-annual  Session  : 

PRESENT: 

M.  W.  ORIGEN  UTLEY,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.  E.  CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.    W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.    W.  PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

and  a  quorum  of  members. 

After  prayer  by  the  Grand  High  Priest,  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  Semi-annual  Session  was 
dispensed  with. 

There  being  no  candidates  in  waiting,  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment proceeded  to  the  nomination  of  officers,  when  the  fol- 
lowing nominations  were  made  : 

For  Grand  Patriarch — C.  L.  Hubbard  of  No.  11. 

For  Grand  High  Priest — P.  L.  Cunningham  of  No.  9,  and 
E.G.  Storerof  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden — F.  Turner. 

For  Grand  Scribe — L.  A.  Thomas  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Treasurer — S.  Bishop  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden — Adna  Whiting  of  No.  15,  and 
F.  M.  Brown  of  No.  13. 

For  Grand  Representative — O.  Utley  of  No.  6,  and  C.  J. 
Gruman  of  No.  9. 

The  Special  Committee,  appointed  at  the  Semi-annual  Ses- 
sion, submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  and 
the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  theR.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  Special  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  adjourned  session  of  this  Grand 
Encampment,  to  devise  ways  and  means  to  relieve  this  Encampment  of  its  indebt- 
edness, beg  leave  respectfully  to  report,  That  the  receipts  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment and  the  dues  from  the  several  subordinates  are  not  sufficient  to  pay  its 
..present  indebtedness.     Your  committee  find  much  difficulty  in  coming  to  a  defi- 
nite conclusion  as  to  what  should  be  the  action  of  this  Grand  Encampment.  They 
would  however  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  accompanying  resolution. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

F.  M.  BROWN,         ) 

C.  L.  HUBBARD,     [  Committee. 

SAMUEL  LYNES, ) 


202  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment, 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  within  the  next  sixty  days  be  instructed  to 
collect  in  the  back  dues  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  and  then  ascertain  the  defi- 
ciency "which  exists  between  the  indebtedness  of  this  Grand  Encampment  and  its 
funds  on  hand,  and  apportion  the  same  among  the  subordinates  pro  capita  and 
issue  a  circular  stating  the  apportionment  and  the  facts  concerning  the  financial 
condition  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  and  request  them  to  step  forward  and  re- 
lieve our  necessities. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
officers,  when  the  following  officers  were  elected : 

CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  Grand  Patriarch. 
PETEK  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  High  Priest. 

FRANC'S  TURNER,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 

SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 

ADNA  WHITING,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

C.  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Representative. 

Whereupon,  the  Grand  Officers  were  duly  installed  into 
their  respective  chairs  by  Grand  Patriarch  Utley. 

No  other  business  offering,  the  session  was  closed  in  ample 
form,  and  the  Grand  Encampment  adjourned  without  day. 

Attest, 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS, 

Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 

OF   THE 

R,  W,  GR1XD  EMfflEA'T,  1, 0, 0,  F,  OF  COMECTICll 

ANNUAL  SESSION,  1853. 


HAYEN,  Feb.  15,  1853. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  at  2  o'clock  P.  M.  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT: 

M.  W.  CALVIN   L.   HUBBARD,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.E.  P.   L.   CUNNINGHAM,        Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  FRANCOIS   TURNER,        Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.W.  LUCIUS   A.  THOMAS,      Grand  Scribe, 

R.  W.  SAMUEL    BISHOP,  Grartd  Treasurer, 

and  a  quorum  of  members. 

In  the  absence  of  the  Grand  Junior  Warden,  the  G.  W. 
Patriarch  appointed  Patriarch  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  to  that 
office,  pro.  tern. 

By  command  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch,  the  Officers 
toojt  their  stations.  The  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  performed 
his  appropriate  duties,  and  the  Grand  Encampment  was  de- 
clared opened  in  ample  form. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  session  was  dispensed 
with,  and  were  approved  as  printed  by  the  Grand  Scribe. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  made  the  following  appointments  : 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  F.  M.  Brown  of  No.  13,  John  Wallace 
of  No.  18,  and  Nathan  Pratt  of  No.  2. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Past  Grand  Patriarchs  W.  E.  Sanford 
and  J.  M.  Andrus  of  No.  1,  and  Patriarch  Lloyd  E.  Baldwin  of  No.  3. 

Committee  on  Finance — Past  Grand  Patriarch  J.  M.  Willey  and  Patriarch 
James  Phelps  of  No.  2,  and  Benjamin  Beecher,  Jr.,  of  No.  1. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

26 


204  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0,  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined 
the  certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs,  and  find  them  correct: 

George  W.  Judd,  H.  P.  and  Erwin  Shelly,  H.  P.,  of  No.  1. 
James  Phelps,  H.  P.,  of  No.  2. 
H.  H.  Munroe,  C.  P.  and  S.  0.  Mead,  H.  P.,  of  No.  5. 
Elbert  Curtis,  C.  P.,  of  No.  9. 
Benjamin  Harlow,  iff.  P.,  of  No.  10. 
Newton  F.  Hart,  H.  P.,  of  No.  15. 
Charles  L.  Grover,  C.P.,  of  No.  16. 

Chipman  S.  Jackson,  C.  P.,  H.  N.  Hawkins,  H.  P.,  William  H.  Thornton,  H.  P., 
Robert  R.  Wood,  C.  P.,  and  S.  P.  Hubbard,  H.  P.,  of  No.  18. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

F.  M.  BROWN,         ) 
NATHAN  PRATT,  \  Committee. 
JOHN  WALLACE,  ) 

The  following  candidates  were  then  introduced  and  in- 
structed in  the  Grand  Encampment  Degree,  viz : 

George  W.  Judd  and  Erwin  Shelly,  No.  1,  James  Phelps,  No.  2,  H.  H.  Munroe, 
and  S.  0.  Mead,  No.  5,  Elbert  Curtis,  No.  9,  Benjamin  Harlow,  No.  10,  Newton 
F.  Hart,  No.  15,  Charles  L.  Grover,  No.  16,  Chipman  S.  Jackson,  H.  N.  Hawkins, 
William  H.  Thornton,  Robert  R.  Wood,  and  S.  P.  Hubbard,  No.  18. 

The  semi-annual  reports  for  July  and  January  were  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report: 

Right  Worthy  Grand  Officers  and  Patriarchs: 

Again,  under  the  dispensation  of  a  Benignant  Providence,  we  are  permitted  to 
assemble  in  Annual  Session  under  auspicious  circumstances,  to  legislate  for  this 
branch  of  our  beloved  Order,  and  to  devise  means  and  measures  for  its  existence 
and  perpetuity. 

In  accordance  with  the  custom  and  csage  of  our  Order,  I  shall  proceed  to  lay 
before  you  my  official  acts,  and  to  recommend  such  measures  as  may,  to  my  mind, 
seem  necessary  for  the  promotion  of  interests  inseparably  connected  with  the 
Order. 

My  official  acts,  I  am  pained  to  say,  (owing  to  providential  circumstances,  and 
not  within  my  control,)  must,  from  necessity,  be  circumscribed  in  their  recital. 

The  first  of  my  official  acts  was  to  appoint  D.  D.  G.  Patriarchs,  so  far  as  I  could 
procure  nominations  ;  and  in  some  instances  I  appointed  without  nominations — 
none  of  which,  I  believe,  have  ever  reported  to  me  their  official  doings,  with  but 
one  or  two  exceptions. 

During  the  year  my  attention  has  frequently  been  called,  by  your  Grand  Scribe, 
to  the  position  of  delinquent  Encampments,  and  a  large  majority  of  the  Encamp- 
ments in  the  State,  I  believe,  may  justly  be  classed  under  this  head. 

Whenever  I  have  had  personal  acquaintance  with  any  members  of  such 
Encampments,  I  have  written  them  soliciting  their  cooperation  in  bringing  about 
a  better  state  of  things.  In  some  instances  I  have  received  letters,  frankly  say- 
ing that  their  Officers  had  not  been  'installed  for  a  year  or  more — and  that  there 
was  no  probability  of  anything  being  done  to  instill  into  their  Encampments  that 
interest  so  essential  to  their  existence.  In  other  instances  iny  communications 
have  not  been  answered. 

The  only  official  visit  I  have  succeeded  in  making,  was  to  Montevideo,  No.  15, 
working  at  Plainville.  I  there  found  a  large  and  energetic  Encampment,  truly 


1853.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  205 

filled  with  the  spirit  of  F.,  L.  and  T.,  laboring  with  an  energy  entirely  creditable 
to  the  high  standing  and  character  of  its  members;  and  I  doubt  not  that  their 
returns  will  show  a  more  prosperous  condition,  considering  its  location,  than  any 
other  Encampment  in  the  State.  I  have  tried  in  vain  to  visit  some  other  Encamp- 
ments, but  have  been  unable  to  meet  them,  as  some  have  not  held  any  regular 
meeting  for  the  last  twelve  months. 

I  would  in  this  place  call  your  attention  to  an  abstract  of  reports,  which  will  be 
presented  to  you  for  your  consideration.  It  will  be  found,  however,  to  be  imper- 
fect, for,  with  all  the  energy  and  perseverance  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  he  has  not 
been  able  to  procure  the  necessary  returns  to  present  you  with  anything  like  a 
perfect  abstract. 

I  am  happy  to  say,  however,  that  this  abstract  shows  a  very  prosperous  state  of 
affairs  in  some  of  our  Encampments,  whose  energy  and  perseverance  I  hope  may 
be  imitated  by  all  of  the  Encampments  in  the  State.  In  connection  with  this 
abstract,  I  would  call  your  attention  to  the  great  diversity  which  exists  in  the 
various  Encampments  in  relation  to  initiation  and  yearly  dues.  For  the  good  of  all 
concerned,  and  the  perpetuity  of  the  Order  in  harmony,  I  deem  it  proper  and 
expedient  that  a  uniformity  in  these  matters  should  prevail  throughout  this  juris- 
diction. 

I  would  respectfully  call  your  attention  to  the  surrender  of  the  charter  of  "Win- 
eted  Encampment,  No.  12.  The  books,  charter  and  papers  thereunto  belonging, 
are  all,  I  believe,  in  the  hands  of  the  Grand  Scribe. 

A  petition  for  a  new  Encampment,  in  due  form,  to  be  located  in  Winsted.  is 
now  in  the  hands  of  your  Grand  Scribe,  and  will  be  presented  for  your  considera- 
tion. 

I  would  also  call  your  attention  to  a  petition  of  members  of  Sowheag  Encamp- 
ment, No.  6,  for  a  removal  of  said  Encampment  from  its  present  location  in  Mid- 
dletown  to  Portland,  and  solicit  for  it  your  careful  consideration. 

I  would  also  call  your  attention  to  a  communication  from  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States  concerning  Resolutions  passed  by  that  Right  Worthy  Grand 
Body,  and  solicit  for  it,  and  the  Resolutions,  your  deliberate  consideration.  They 
will  be  duly  presented  by  your  Grand  Scribe. 

Your  attention  is  also  invited  to  the  last  published  proceedings  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States,  of  its  last  Annual  Communication,  and  also  to  the 
proceedings  of  this  Grand  Body,  both  of  which  will  be  found  upon  the  table  of 
your  Scribe. 

Upon  the  whole,  the  condition  of  this  Grand  Encampment  is  in  a  better  condi- 
tion than  it  has  been  for  some  years  past — it  being  to-day  entirely  free  from  debt, 
and  having  within  itself  resources  sufficient  to  continue  its  operation  for  some  time 
to  come.  But  with  you  depends  its  future  prosperity.  It  is  with  you  to  devise 
the  ways  and  means  for  its  future  resources  and  its  ability  to  meet  its  necessary 
expenses ;  to  devise,  if  possible,  the  ways  and  means  of  restoring  harmony  where 
alienation  exists,  and  to  unite  in  stronger  bonds,  if  possible,  where  F.,  L.  and  T. 
prevails. 

Finally,  you  will  accept  my  cordial  thanks  for  your  preference,  which  has 
placed  me  in  this  honorable  and  exalted  position,  regretting,  as  I  do,  that  it  has 
not  been  in  my  power  to  serve  you  more  acceptably  and  more  for  your  advan- 
tage. Hoping  and  trusting  that  your  deliberations  may  be  characterized  by  that 
spirit  of  harmony,  candor  and  justice,  which  is  so  essential  to  the  preservation  of 
the  bonds  which  unite  us  in  universal  brotherhood, 

C.  L.  HUBBARD,  Grand  Patriarch. 

On  motion,  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  referred 
to  a  Special  Committee,  consisting  of  P.  G.  P.  Willey,  Patri- 
archs L.  E.  Baldwin  of  No.  3,  and  H.  N.  Hawkins  of  No.  18. 

Petition  for  a  Charter  for  a  new  Encampment  to  be  located 
at  Winsted,  referred  to  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 


206  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Finance  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined  the 
accounts  of  the  Grand  Treasurer,  and  find  that  there  now  remains  in  bis  hands, 
to  be  carried  to  new  account,  the  sum  of  $57.18. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

J.  M.  WILLEY,      )  -,    .„„ 
JAMES  PHELPS,  }  ^omrmttee. 

New  Haven,  Feb.  15,  1853. 

The  Grand  Scribe  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  embarrassed  condition  of  the  finances  of  the  Grand  Encampment  at  the 
time  I  entered  upon  the  duties  of  Grand  Scribe,  was  a  source  of  much  anxiety. 
With  an  entirely  exhausted  treasury,  a  debt  owing  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States  of  one  hundred  and  fifty  dollars,  the  ordinary  expenses  of  the  session 
unprovided  for,  the  Special  Committee  appointed  by  the  Grand  Encampment 
saw  no  means  of  relief  but  the  taxation  of  the  Subordinates. 

A  resolution  adopted  at  the  close  of  the  last  session  directed  the  Grand  Scribe 
to  collect  in  back  dues,  and  then  apportion  the  amount  of  deficiency  per  capita 
amongst  the  different  Encampments.  In  performing  this  duty,  the  Grand  Scribe 
found  that  the  great  irregularity  and  tardiness  with  which  the  Subordinate  En- 
campments had  reported  and  paid  their  dues,  had  rendered  many  of  the  accounts 
obscure  and  doubtful.  Several  of  the  Encampments  had  not  reported  for  a  whole 
year,  and  the  reports  of  others  were  so  imperfect  as  to  convey  no  information  as 
to  the  condition  of  the  Encampment.  By  a  patient  investigation  and  correspond- 
ence, I  was  enabled  to  approximate  an  adjustment,  and  to  make  such  collection 
of  back  dues,  as  enabled  me  to  pay  the  claim  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  and  meet  all  the  other  demands  against  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  as 
will  appear  by  the  report  of  the  Grand  Treasurer,  leave  a  small  balance  in 
the  treasury. 

The  imperfection  of  the  blank  used  for  the  reports  of  Subordinates,  and  the 
imperfect  manner  in  which  they  are  filled  out,  have  furnished  so  little  information 
that  my  predecessors  have  not  deemed  it  expedient  to  publish  the  tabular  state- 
ment of  their  condition.  For  the  term  just  closed,  I  have  made  some  addition  to 
the  blank,  requiring  fuller  information  of  the  condition  of  the  Encampments.  In- 
formation also  was  asked  for  relative  to  the  fees  for  initiation  and  dues,  and  the 
tariff  of  the  various  beneficiary  payments  in  each  Encampment.  Tables  of  these 
are  herewith  submitted,  together  with  tables  of  the  reports  of  Subordinates  since 
July,  1851. 

The  charter  and  effects  of  Winsted  Encampment,  No.  12,  have  been  surren- 
dered, and  in  accordance  with  the  By-Laws,  I  issued  cards  to  such  of  its  members 
as  were  in  regular  standing  at  the  time  of  its  surrender,  several  of  whom  have 
united  in  a  petition  for  a  new  Encampment  at  Winsted,  which  is  herewith 
submitted. 

Herewith  is  submitted  a  circular  from  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
in  reference  to  a  proposed  revision  of  the  Constitution  of  that  body.  The  present 
instrument  was  framed  in  the  infancy  of  the  Order,  and  requires  many  changes 
to  adapt  it  to  the  field  to  which  our  Order  is  now  extended. 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 

Appeal  of  William  B.  Kurd  of  No.  18,  against  the  action  of 
said  Encampment,  for  refusing  to  reinstate  him  after  having 


1853.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  207 

been  suspended  for  non-payment  of  dues,  referred  to  Special 
Committee  on  Grievance,  consisting  of  Patriarchs  S.  Lynes 
of  No.  9,  B.  Harlow  of  No.  10,  and  N.  F.  Hart  of  No.  15. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the 
Grand  Patriarch,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was 
accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patri- 
arch, beg  leave  to  recommend — 

That  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  Winsted  Encampment  be  referred  to 
a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  Sowheag  Encampment  be  referred  to 
a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  a  communication  from  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States  be  referred  to  a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

J.  M.  WILLEY,      ) 
L.'  E.  BALDWIN",  \  Committee. 
H.  N.  HAWKINS,  ) 
New  Haven,  Feb.  15,  1853. 

In  accordance  with  the  recommendation  of  the'Committee, 
the  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees  : 

On  Winsted  Encampment,  G.  H.  P.  Cunningham,  Patri- 
archs George  W.  Judd  of  No.  1,  and  H.  H.  Munroe  of  No.  5. 

On  Sowheag  Encampment,  Patriarchs  Nathan  Pratt  of  No. 
2,  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1,  and  H.  N.  Hawkins  of  No.  18. 

On  communication  from  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States, 
Patriarchs  S.  Lynes  and  E.  Curtis  of  No.  9,  and  Lloyd  E. 
Baldwin  of  No.  3. 

Petition  for  removal  of  Sowheag  Encampment  was  referred 
to  the  Committee  thereon. 

The  papers  relative  to  the  surrender  of  the  Charter  of  Win- 
sted Encampment  were  referred  to  the  Committee  thereon. 

The  communication  from  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  relative  to  the  amendment  of  its  Constitution,  was  re- 
ferred to  the  Committee  thereon. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of 
Subordinate  Encampments,  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  examined  such 
papers  as  were  placed  in  their  hands,  and  found  returns  from  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  5,  6,  8, 
9,  10,  15,  16,  and  18.     There  are  no  reports  from  Nos.  11,  13,  14,  and  17. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

W.  E.  SANFORD,  ) 

LLOYD  E.  BALDWIN,  V  Committee. 

J.  M.  ANDRUS,  ) 


208  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted,  and  the  Charter 
granted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition 
of  S.  L.  Wilder  and  other  Patriarchs  holding  withdrawal  cards  from  the  Grand 
Scribe,  for  a  Subordinate  Encampment  to  be  located  at  Winsted,  and  called 
Phenix  Encampment,  No.  19,  would  recommend  that  the  prayer  of  the  petitioners 
be  granted. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

W.  E.  SANFORD,  ) 

LLOYD  E.  BALDWIN,        \  Committee. 

JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS, ) 

The  Grand  Encampment  took  a  recess  till  4^  o'clock. 

4£  o'clock  P.M. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  called  to  order  by  the  Grand 
Patriarch. 

The  Special  Committee  on  removal  of  Sowheag  Encamp- 
ment, No.  6,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  ac- 
cepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition  of  Benjamin  Brainerd  and 
others  of  Sowheag  Encampment,  in  regard  to  removing  said  Encampment  to  Port- 
land, beg  leave  to  report,  that  said  Encampment  cannot  be  removed  without  a 
two-thirds  vote  of  said  Encampment. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

NATHAN  PRATT,  ) 

SAM.  B.  GORHAM,  >  Committee. 

H.  N.  HAWKINS,    ) 

On  motion,  the  petitioners  had  leave  to  withdraw  their 
petition. 

The  Special  Committee  on  Grievance  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report  on  the  appeal  of  William  B.  Kurd.  The  report 
was  accepted,  and  the  resolution  adopted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  undersigned,  your  Committee  on  Grievance,  to  whom  was  referred  the  ap- 
peal of  Patriarch  Hurd,  from  the  action  of  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.18,  in  having 
suspended  him  for  non-payment  of  dues,  and  refusing  to  reinstate  him  upon  ap- 
plication, beg  leave  to  report — 

That  they  have  had  the  parties  before  them,  have  heard  the  facts  upon  both 
sides,  and  are  of  the  opinion  that  the  action  of  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  in 
the  case,  has  been  perfectly  legal  and  proper,  and  that  Patriarch  Hurd  has  no 
just  cause  of  complaint.  They  would  therefore  respectfully  submit  the  following 
resolution : 

Resolved,  That  Patriarch  William  B.  Hurd  have  leave  to  withdraw  his  appeal. 

Respectfully,  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

SAMUEL  LTNES,  ) 

NEWTON  F.  HART,       V  Committee. 
BENJAMIN  HARLOW, ) 


1853.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  209 

Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  asked  advisement  in  the  set- 
tlement of  a  claim  held  against  it  by  Charity  Lodge,  No.  13. 
The  subject  was  referred  to  the  Special  Committee  on  Griev- 
ance. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  nom- 
ination and  election  of  Officers,  when  the  following  nomina- 
tions were  made : 

For  Grand  Patriarch — G.  H.  P.  P.  L.  Cunningham. 

For  Grand  High  Priest — G.  S.  W.  Frangois  Turner. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden — Patriarchs  John  Wallace  of 
No.  18,  and  F.  M.  Brown  of  No.  13. 

For  Grand  Scribe — Lucius  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer — Samuel  Bishop. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden — Patriarchs  Alden  Peck  of  No. 
16,  F.  M.  Brown  of  No.  13,  C.  C.  Jackson  and  John  Wallace 
of  No.  18. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Pat.  S.  B.  Gorham  and  P. 
G.  Pat.  Andrus  of  No.  1,  and  E.  Curtis  of  No.  9,  tellers,  and 
the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  ballot. 

On  balloting  for  Grand  Patriarch,  there  were  20  votes  cast, 
of  which  G.  H.  P.  CUNNINGHAM  had  18,  and  was  declared  duly 
elected  Grand  Patriarch  for  the  year  ensuing. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  there  were  cast  19  votes,  of  which 
G.  S.  W.  TURNER  had  17,  and  was  declared  elected  Grand 
High  Priest. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  24  votes  were  cast,  of  which  Pa- 
triarch John  Wallace  had  13,  F.  M.  Brown  10,  and  blank  1. 
Whereupon  Patriarch  JOHN  WALLACE  was  declared  elected 
Grand  Senior  Warden. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  G.  S.  L.  A.  THOMAS  received  a  unani- 
mous vote,  and  was  declared  reflected. 

Grand  Treasurer  S.  BISHOP  was  unanimously  reflected, 
and  so  declared. 

On  the  two  first  ballots  for  Grand  Junior  Warden  there 
was  no  choice.  On  the  third  ballot,  Patriarch  C.  C.  Jackson 
received  10  votes,  Alden  Peck  7,  and  F.  M.  Brown  1.  Where- 
upon Patriarch  C.  C.  JACKSON  was  declared  duly  elected. 

The  Finance  Committee  reported  in  favor  of  paying  the 
following  bills,  which  report  was  accepted,  and  the  bills  or- 
dered paid,  viz : 

T.  J.  Stafford  for  Printing, $12.00 

W.  H.  Stanley  for  Printing 18.27 

George  B.  Bassett  for  Stationery 5.50 

E.  Augur,  0.  Sentinel 3.00 


210  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  communication 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Special  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  communication  from  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  would  recommend  the  appointment  of  a  Com- 
mittee of  three  to  submit  through  the  Grand  Representation  to  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States  at  its  next  session,  such  amendments  as  in  their  opinion  the 
wants  of  the  Order  require,  or  in  their  judgment  they  shall  deem  necessary. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

SAMUEL  LYNES,  ) 

L.  E.  BALDWIN,    V  Committee. 

ELBERT  CURTIS,  ) 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  the  Special  Committee, 
Grand  Scribe  Thomas  and  Patriarchs  S.  Lynes  of  No.  9,  and 
L.  E.  Baldwin  of  No.  3. 

The  following  resolutions  were  on  motion  severally  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  a  two-thirds  vote  shall  be  required  to  reinstate  a  suspended 
member  of  a  Subordinate  Encampment. 

Resolved,  That  no  person  shall  hold  a  seat  in  this  Grand  Encampment  without 
presenting  a  certificate  of  membership  at  each  session  of  his  attendance. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  requested  to  publish,  at  the  end  of  the 
printed  proceedings  of  each  session,  the  names  of  all  the  members  of  each  Subor- 
dinate Encampment,  who  are  entitled  to  seats  in  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  empowered  to  take  such  steps  as  he  may 
deem  necessary  to  carry  the  above  resolutions  into  effect. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  directed  to  draw  orders 
on  the  Grand  Treasurer  for  the  payment  of  mileage  of  the 
Grand  Officers. 

The  amendment  of  Art.  Ill,  Sec.  7,  of  Constitution  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  laid  on  the  table  at  a  preceding  session, 
(p.  200.)  was  called  up  and  indefinitely  postponed. 

The  Committee  of  Grievance  reported  that  in  their  judg- 
ment the  payment  of  one  hundred  dollars  by  Charity  Encamp- 
ment to  Charity  Lodge  would  be  an  equitable  adjustment  of 
the  claim  :  accepted. 

The  Officers  elect  were  then  installed  into  their  respective 
chairs  in  ample  form,  by  G.  P.  Hubbard. 

The  following  resolution  was  then  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  due  and  are  hereby 
tendered  to  P.  G.  P.  Hubbard,  for  the  able  and  impartial  manner  in  which  he  has 
presided  over  this  Grand  Encampment  for  the  past  year. 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  ad- 
journed, and  was  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


1853.]  Grand  Treasurer  s  Report.  211 


GRAND  TREASURER'S  ACCOUNT. 
Grand  Encampment,  1, 0. 0.  F,  in  account  with  S.  Bishop,  Grand  Trasurere. 

1853.  DR. 

Feb.  14,  To  Cash  paid  Grand  Lodge  of  United  Slates,  -      $126.37 

"         "           "         P.  L.  Cunningham,  5.50 

"   -     L.  A.  Thomas,                 -  55.00 

Feb.  15,  "  Balance  to  New  Account,  57.18 


$244.05 

1852.  CE. 

Feb.  17,  By  Balance  from  Old  Account,  -        $37.82 

1853. 

Feb.  14,   "   Cash  of  Grand  Scribe,  206.23 

$244.05 


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OFFICERS    AND    MEMBERS 


OF    THE 


GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  I.  0.  0.  F.  OF  CONN, 


OFFICERS  FOE  1853. 
M.  W.  PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Patriarch. 


M.  E.    FRANCOIS  TURNER, 

R.    W.  JOHN  WALLACE, 

R.    W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS, 

R,    W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP, 

R.    W.  C.  C.  JACKSON, 

R.    W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN, 


Grand  High  Priest. 
Grand  Senior  Warden. 
Grand  Scribe. 
Grand  Treasu  rer. 
Grand  Junior  Warden. 
Grand  Representative. 


PAST  GEAND  PATEIAECHS. 

*ROBINSON  S.  HINMAN,  1843. 
WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD,  1843-4. 
JOHN  L.  DEVOTION,  1844-5. 
JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  1845-6. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  1846-7. 
*MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  1847-8. 
TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  1848. 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  1848-9. 
JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  1849-50. 
CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  1850-51. 
ORIGEN  UTLEY,  1851. 
CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  1852. 


PAST  GEAND  HIGH  PEEESTS. 

CHARLES  W.  BRADLEY,  1843. 
RICHARD  S.  PRATT.  1843-4. 
JONATHAN  M.  ANDRUS,  1844-45. 
WILLIAM  L.  BREWER,  1845-6. 
*MUNSON  A.  SHEPARD,  1845-7. 
TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL,  1847-8. 
JUNIUS  M.  WILLEY,  1848-9. 
CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  1849-50. 
ORIGEN  UTLEY,  1850-51. 
CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD,  1851. 
PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  1852. 


*  Deceased. 


Members  of  the  Grand  Encampment.. 


215 


MEMBERS. 


Sassacus,  No.  1,  New  Haven. 


William  E.  Sanford, 
Samuel  Bishop, 
Isaac  Judson, 
Jonathan  M.  Andrus, 
Prelate  Demick, 
Newel  C.  Hall, 
Lucius  A.  Thomas, 
Elizur  Hubbell, 
Frederick  Croswell, 
Eliphalet  G.  Storer, 
Noah  Chandler, 
Samuel  H.  Harris, 
Lucius  Peck, 


James  H.  Leforge, 
William  H.  Ellis, 
Adrian  C.  Heitmann, 
Francois  Turner, 
Samuel  B.  Gorham, 
Samuel  Tolles, 
Elias  T.  Main, 
Benjamin  Beecher,  Jr., 
Samuel  Bassett, 
Frederick  Botsford, 
Robert  Sizer, 
George  W.  Judd, 
Erwin  Shelley. 


Oriental,  No.  2,  Essex. 


Junius  M.  Willey, 
John  S.  Dickinson, 
James  Phelps, 


Alpheus  S.  Spencer, 
John  G.  Hayden, 
Nathan  Pratt 


Palmyra,  No.  3,  Norwich. 


John  L.  Devotion, 
William  L.  Brewer, 
H.  H.  Roath, 


James  A.  Hovey, 
Lloyd  E.  Baldwin. 


William  W.  Bedient, 
F.  D.  Ball, 
A.  Chichester, 
H.  N.  Bennett, 
Charles  Taylor, 


Devotion,  No.  5,  Danbury. 

Samuel  0.  Mead, 
Orrin  Benedict, 
Russel  Be  vans, 
H.  H.  Munroe. 


Sowheag,  No.  6,  Middletown. 


Origen  Utley, 
James  S.  Parmelee, 
Dennis  Sage, 
Townsend  P.  Abell, 


William  B.  Casey, 
Augustus  Putnam, 
James  E.  Bidwell. 


Mount  Hermon,  No.  8,  Bridgeport. 


Joseph  F.  Crosby, 
John  L.  Roberts, 
George  S.  Sanford. 


George  G.  Wheeler, 
Jessee  Shadbolt, 
E.  B.  Stevens. 


Cholwell  J.  Gruman, 
James  A.  Quintard, 
Peter  L.  Cunningham, 
George  W.  Smith, 
Eli  S.  Quintard, 


Kabaosa,  No.  9,  Norwalk. 

William  E.  Bissell, 
Samuel  E.  Olmstead, 
Samuel  Lynes, 
Henry  C.  Randle, 
Elbert  Curtis. 


21 G  Members  of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

Charity,  No.  10,  Stonington. 
Benjamin  Harlow. 

Montevideo,  No.  15,  Bristol. 
Newton  F.  Hart. 

Oasis,  JVb.  16,  Bristol. 
Cliarles  L.  Grover. 

Excelsior,  No.  18,  Birmingham. 

Charles  C.  Jackson,  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr., 

Robert  R.  Wood,  William  H.  Thornton, 

Chipnmn  S.  Jackson,  Horatio  N.  Hawkins, 


John  Wallace, 


Samuel  P.  Hubbell. 


PROCEEDINGS 


R.  W,  GRAND  1HCAMPMEE  1, 0, 0,  F,  OF  COM1CTO, 


ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  14,  1854. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day. 

PRESENT : 

M.  W.  P.   L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Patriarch, 

R.   W.  FRANCOIS    TURNER,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.   W.  JOHN  WALLACE,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.    W.  LUCIUS   A.   THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.   W.  C.  C.  JACKSON,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.   W.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Representative, 

and  members  from  the  following  Encampments,  viz:  Nos.  1, 
2,  3,  5,  6,  8,  9,  15,  16,  18,  19,  20. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form,  with 
the  usual  ceremonies. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  session  was  dispensed 
with,  having  been  printed,  in  which  form  they  were  approved. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees, 
viz  : 

Committee  on  Credentials— Patriarchs  H.  N.  Hawkins  of  No.  18  ;  Nathan  Pratt 
of  No.  2  ;  Orlando  Pease  of  No.  19. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  S.  Lynes  of  No.  9  ;  F.  M. 
Brown  of  No.  13 ;  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  I. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  O.  Utley  of  No.  6  ;  N.  Chandler  of  No.  1 ;  J . 
G.  HaydenofNo.2. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following 
report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 
The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined  the 

28 


218  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 


certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs,  and  find  them  correct,  with  the  exception  of 
the  credential  of  Patriarch  William  L.  Brewer,  which  is  without  seal  of  No.  3  : 

Sassacus,  No.-  1 — George  W.  Judd,  Samuel  H.  Harris,  Noah  Chandler, 
Francois  Turner,  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  James  H.  Leforge,  Benjamin  Beecher,  Jr., 
Charles  L.  Sage,  E.  G.  Storer,  Samuel  B.  Gorham. 

Oriental,  No.  2 — John  G.  Hayden,  James  Phelps,  Nathan  Pratt,  George  K. 
Stillman. 

Palmyra,  No.  3 — William  L.  Brewer. 

Devotion,  No.  5 — Stephen  S.  Bedient,  S.  Mallory. 

Sowheag,  No.  6 — Origen  Utley,  James  E.  Bidwell. 

Mount  Herman,  No.  8 — George  S.  Sanford. 

Kabaosa,  No.  9 — Charles  Platt,  Samuel  Lyues,  Elbert  Curtis,  Cholwell  J. 
Gruman. 

Charity,  No.  10 — Albegence  Hyde. 

Montevideo,  No.  15 — C.  G.  Thompson,  Newton  F.  Hart,  George  B.  Morse, 
William  Hitchcock. 

Oasis,  No.  16 — Alden  Peck,  Eldridge  Hall,  George  E.  Leonard. 

Excelsior,  No.  18 — Chipman  S.  Jackson,  H.  W.  Hubbard,  John  Wallace, 
James  W.  Fields,  Charles  C.  Jackson,  H.  N.  Hawkins,  D.  W.  Boyd. 

Phenix,  No.  19— Phelps  H.  Parsons,  S.  T.  Cook,  Luman  White,  O.  Pease. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20 — William  H.  Warner,  J.  M.  Audrus. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

H.  N.  HAWKINS,    )  r/iro    •„ 
NATHAN  PRATT,  \  Com™ttef- 

New  Haven,  Feb.  14,  1854. 

The  following  candidates  were  then  introduced  and  in- 
structed in  the  Grand  Encampment  Degree  : 

No.  1',  Charles  L.  Sage ;  No.  2,  George  K.  Stillman  ;  No.  5,  S.  Mallory, 
Stephen  S.  Bedient ;  No.  9,  Charles  Platt ;  No.  10,  Albegence  Hyde  ;  No.  15, 
George  B.  Morse,  William  Hitchcock,  C.  G.  Thompson ;  No.  16,  George  A. 
Leonard,  Eldridge  Hall;  No.  18,  H.  W.  Hubbard,  James  W.  Fields,  David  W. 
Boyd  ;  No.  19,  S.  T.  Cook,  Luman  White. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  Right  Worthy  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES  :  Through  the  beneficence  of  Divine  Provi- 
dence, we  are  permitted,  for  the  first  time,  to  assemble  within  this  new  and 
beautiful  Hall — recently  dedicated  to  the  principles  of  our  beloved  Order — for  the 
purpose  of  reviewing  the  present  condition  of  the  Patriarchal  Order  in  this  jurisdic- 
tion, and  to  legislate  for  its  future  welfare  ;  and^agreeable  to  the  usual  requirements 
of  this  Grand  Body,  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  following  brief  report  of  my 
official  acts,  during  the  recess  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

By  recommendations  received  for  the  office  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch,  and 
aware  of  the  responsibility  and  trust  devolving  on  those  that  receive  said  appoint- 
ment, as  soon  as  practicable  after  the  close  of  the  last  session,  I  forwarded  Warrants 
to  the  following  Patriarchs,  viz :  Grand  High  Priest  Turner,  Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment, No.  1,  New  Haven  ;  John  G.  Haydeu,  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2, 
Essex  Borough ;  H.  H.  Roath,  Palmyra  Encampment,  No.  3,  Norwich ; 
Abraham  Chichester,  Devotion  Encampment,  No.  5,  Danbury ;  Charles  A. 
Newell,  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6,  Middletown  ;  George  S.  Sanford,  Mount 
Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8,  Bridgeport ;  Nathan  Platt,  Charity  Encampment, 
No.  10,  Stoningtou ;  F.  M.  Brown,  Hinman  Encampment,  No.  13,  Warehouse 
Point ;  Chancey  Ayres,  Wascussee  Encampment,  No.  14,  Stamford ;  Adna  Whit- 
ing, Montevideo  Encampment,  No.  15,  Plainville  ;  John  L.  Ives,  Oasis  Encamp- 
ment, No.  16,  Meriden ;  Grand  Senior  Warden  Wallace,  Excelsior  Encampment 


1854.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  219 

No.  18,  Ausonia  ;  Orlando  Pease,  Phenix  Encampment,  No.  IS),  Winsted  ;  J.  M. 
Andrus,  Ansantawae  Encampment,  No.  20,  Waterbury.  The  reports  received 
from  several  of  these  officers  bear  testimony  to  the  faithful  discharge  of  their  official 
duty. 

I  would  recommend  to  your  favorable  consideration,  the  importance  of  requiring 
the  Grand  Patriarch  to  appoint,  at  each  annual  session,  a  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch, 
for  each  subordinate  Encampment  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  that  said  Deputy  Grand 
Patriarch  be  required  to  report  in  writing  to  the  Grand  Patriarch  an  account  of  his 
official  acts,  on  or  before  the  first  Tuesday  in  February,  annually. 

On  the  28th  day  of  February,  I  instituted  Phenix  Encampment,  No.  19,  at  Win- 
sted, and  presented  the  Charter  granted  by  this  Right  Worthy  Body,  at  its  last 
session,  together  with  the  lectures  and  charges  necessary  for  its  organization.  On 
this  occasion  1  received  the  assistance  of  Grand  High  Priest  Turner,  Grand  Senior 
Warden  Wallace,  Past  Grand  Patriarch  Andrus,  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  C.  P. 
C.  D.  Cole,  of  Massoit  Encampment,  Boston,  and  a  number  of  the  officers  and 
members  from  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18.  After  the  institution,  four  brothers 
were  initialed  and  exalted  to  the  R.  P.  degree,  and  one  admitted  by  card.  The 
following  Patriarchs  were  elected  and  installed  into  their  respective,  chairs,  for 
the  term  ending  July,  1853,  viz:  Orlando  Pease,  C.  P.;  P.  H.  Parsons,  H.  P.  ;  C.  P. 
Newman,  S.  W. ;  S.  L.  Wilder,  Scribe  ;  S.  T.  Cooke,  Treasurer  ;  L.  White,  J.  W. 
The  character  and  standing  of  the  officers  and  members  of  Phenix  Encampment, 
and  the  interest  manifested  by  them  in  its  work,  leave  no  doubt  of  its  ultimate 
success. 

On  the  14th  of  September,  I  received  through  the  office  of  the  Right  Worthy 
Grand  Scribe,  a  petition,  accompanied  by  the  Charter-fee  and  withdrawal-cards, 
from  P.  G.  Patriarch  J.  M.  Andrus,  Patriarch  George  W.  Benedict,  and  other 
Patriarchs,  residing  in  the  city  of  Waterbury,  New  Haven  County,  for  an  Encamp- 
ment to  be  located  at  that  place,  to  be  known  by  the  name  and  title  of  Ansantawae 
Encampmeut,  No.  20.  By  recommendation  from  Grand  Representative  Samuel 
Lynes,  Grand  Scribe  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  and  other  distinguished  members  of  our 
Order:  and  from  a  personal  knowledge  of  the  high  character  and  standing  of  the 
petitioners,  I  did  not  hesitate  to  grant  a  dispensation — subject  to  your  approval — 
and  on  the  26th  day  of  September,  assisted  by  G.  H.  P.  Francois  Turner,  G.  S.  VV. 
John  Wallace,  G.  Scribe  L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Representative  Samuel  Lynes. 
G.  J.  Warden,C.  C.Jackson,  G.  Sentinel  Elbert  Curtis,  and  several  officers  and 
members  from  Excelsior,  Kabaosit,  and  Montevideo  Encampments,  I  instituted 
the  same,  according  to  the  laws  and  usage  of  the  Order.  The  following  o  fficere 
were  then  elected  and  installed  into  their  respective  chairs  in  ample  form — viz :  D.  S. 
Law,  C.  P.;  G.  W.  Benedict,  H.  P. ;  G.  H.  Walters,  S.  W. ;  E.  L.  Savage,  Scribe  : 
C.  W.  Johnson,  Treasurer  ;  C.  N.  Upsou,  J.  W. 

Three  brothers  were  on  this  interesting  occasion  initiated,  advanced,  and  exalted 
to  the  sublime  degree  of  the  Royal  Purple.  This  Encampment  opens  with  the 
most  flattering  prospects  of  success,  from  its  favorable  location,  and  known  reputa- 
tion of  its  members  for  perseverance  and  enterprise.  I  doubt  not  it  will  soon  occupy 
a  high  position  as  one  of  the  leading  branches  of  our  Order. 

The  Grand  Officers  were  on  this  occasion  (also  on  their  visit  to  Phenix  Encamp- 
ment)  entertained  with  the  most  unbounded  hospitality,  courtesy  and  kindness. 

I  would  respectfully  recommend  that  the  dispensation  to  Ansantawae  Encamp- 
ment, No.  20,  be  confirmed  by  a  Charter. 

Since  the  last  meeting  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  I  have  had  the  pleasure, 
either  alone  or  in  company  with  some  distinguished  officer  or  member  of  our  Order, 
of  visiting  the  following  named  subordinate  Encampments,  either  to  install  their 
officers,  to  witness  their  work,  or  to  give  instructions  in  the  work  of  this  branch  of 
Odd  Fellowship— viz:  Sept.  12,  1853,  Pheiiix  Encampment,  No.  19,  Winsted: 
Nov.  1,  Oasis  Encampment,  No.  16,  Meriden  ;  Nov.  3,  Montevideo  Encampment,  No. 
15,  Plaiuville ;  Nov.  10,  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  Birmingham,  Dec.  1, 
Sassactis  Encampment,  No.  1,  New  Haven  ;  Dec.  2,  Devotion  Encampment,  No.  5. 
Danbury  ;  Feb.  1,  1854,  Kabaoaa  Encampment.  No.  9,  Norwalk  ;  Feb.  3,  Mount 


220         •      Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

Herman  Encampment,  No.  8,  Bridgeport.  Among  these  Encampments  a  consider- 
able diversity  of  work  was/ound  to  exist.  Too  many  of  our  Encampments  are  apt 
to  pay  little  or  no  attention  to  the  detail  of  the  work,  and  regard  it  as  unimportant 
— forgetting  that  in  this  way  arises  nearly  all  the  causes  of  errors  and  irregularities 
— producing  a  large  number  of  innovations  upon  the  work  of  our  Order. 

These  errors  were  pointed  out  to  the  officers  and  members,  and  cheerfully  cor- 
rected. 

It  is  with  pleasure  and  gratification  that  I  have  to  report  two  additional  subordi- 
nate Encampments,  for  the  last  year,  and  the  Order,  in  the  State — all  things  con- 
sidered— in  a  healthy  and  prosperous  condition.  During  my  official  visits  I  was 
received,  as  well  as  those  that  accompanied  me,  with  courtesy,  kindness  and  atten- 
tion, for  which  I  tender  at  this  time  my  grateful  acknowledgments  to  the  officers 
and  members  of  the  several  Encampments. 

I  would  respectfully  call  your  attention  to  the  great  want  of  uniformity  in  the 
work  of  Subordinate  Encampments,  and  ask  of  you  to  adopt  measures  to  remove 
this  growing  evil,  and  to  establish  the  correct  work  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our 
Order,  throughout  the  entire  jurisdiction. 

It  is  with  feelings  of  regret  that  I  have  to  report  that  the  Charter  of  Connecticut 
Encampment,  No.  11,  has  been  reclaimed,  which  became  forfeited  by  its  neglect  to 
forward  proper  returns  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  for  the  two  last  years.  On  the 
third  day  of  November,  1853, 1  received  the  Charter,  Working  Books,  Record  and 
Ledger  of  said  Encampment — all  of  which  are  in  the  possession  of  the  Grand 
Scribe.  I  would  recommend  that  the  usual  certificates  of  membership  be  granted 
to  the  Patriarchs  of  Connecticut  Encampment,  entitled  to  the  same. 

I  have  been  requested  to  bring  to  your  notice  the  want  of  installation  books  in 
several  of  the  Encampments.  I  would  recommend  to  your  consideration  the  pro- 
priety of  procuring  two  Installation  Books  for  each  Encampment  in  this  jurisdiction. 

I  beg  leave  to  call  your  attention  to  the  published  proceedings  of  the  last  Session 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  containing,  among  other  important 
business,  the  report  of  the  Special  Committee  appointed  to  report  amendments  to  the 
Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  It  was  thought  expedient 
by  that  committee  to  report  an  entirely  new  Constitution,  instead  of  proposing 
amendments  to  the  one  now  in  use.  The  interests  of  this  Grand  Encampment 
requires  that  this  highly  important  subject  should  be  investigated. 

I  would  therefore  recommend  that  a  Committee  be  appointed  for  the  purpose  to 
report  thereon. 

The  returns  of  subordinate  Encampments  will  show  a  larger  number  of 
initiations  than  usual,  and  a  more  healthful  condition.  The  financial  affairs  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  I  take  pleasure  in  saying,  are  in  a  favorable  condition. 
It  is  free  from  all  encumbrance.  This  prosperous  condition  is  owing,  in  a  great 
measure,  to  the  ever  prompt  and  energetic  Grand  Scribe. 

The  term  of  office,  to  which  I  have  been  exalted  by  the  confidence  and  esteem 
of  this  Right  Worthy  Body,  being  near  its  close,  I  return  my  hearty  and  sincere 
thanks  to  the  Officers  and  Representatives  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  for  the 
kindness,  assistance  and  forbearance  which  they  have  shown  rne  throughout  the 
past  year.  And  now  may  you,  individually  and  collectively,  be  abundantly  suc- 
cessful in  your  efforts  to  promote  the  best  interests  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our 
Order. 

PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Patriarch. 
New  Haven,  Feb.  14, 1854. 

On  motion,  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  referred 
to  a  Special  Committee,  and  ordered  to  be  spread  on  the 
records.  The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  Special  Commit- 
tee thereon,  Patriarchs  J.  M.  Willey  of  No.  2 ;  S.  Maltby 
of  No.  5  ;  W.  H.  Warner  of  No.  20. 


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The  Special  Committee  on  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report, 
submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Report  of  the  M.  W.  G.  Patriarch,  beg 
leave  to  recommend  that  so  much  of  said  Report  as  relates  to  charters  for  New 
Encampments,  be  referred  to  a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  Installation  Books  be  referred  to  a  Special  Committee 
of  three. 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  the  appointment  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs  be  re- 
ferred to  a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

And  that  so  much  as  relates  to  uniformity  in  the  work  of  the  Order,  be  referred 
to  a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

All  which  is  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

J.   M.  WILLEY,         ) 

S.  MALLORY,  >  Committee. 

WM.  H.  WARNER,  > 

New  Haven,  Feb.  14,  1854. 

In  accordance  with  the  recommendation  of  the  Committee, 
the  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees  : 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  New  Encampments — Patriarchs 
G.  S.  Sanford  of  No.  8  ;  Charles  Platt  of  No.  9  ;  J.  E.  Bidwell 
of  No.  6. 

On  so  much  as  refers  to  Installation  Books — Patriarchs  L. 
A.  Thomas  and  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  and  G.  S.  Sanford 
of  No.  8. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs — Pa- 
triarchs Alden  Peck  of  No.  16;  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18,  and 
James  Phelps  of  No.  2. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  uniformity  in  the  work  of  the 
Order — Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  and  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1, 
and  G.  A.  Leonard  of  No.  16. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the 
reports  of  Subordinates,  beg  leave  respectfully  to  report  that  they  have  examined 
the  reports  of  Encampments  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  5,  6,  8,  9,  10,  15,  16,  18, 19,  20,  for  the 
two  terms  of  the  past  year,  and  find  them  to  be  correct,  with  the  exception  of  those 
of  Nos.  15  and  20,  which  are  deficient  in  seals.  There  are  no  reports  from  Nos.  13, 
14  and  17,  for  the  past  year. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F,  H.  and  C. 

SAMUEL  LYNES,  ) 

F.   M.  BROWN,        ]•  Committee. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,        S 

Sundry  bills  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
The  Committee  on  New  Encampments  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report: 


222  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 


To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  relates  to  the  institution  of  Ansantawae  Encampment,  No.  20,  located  at  Water- 
bury,  would  respectfully  recommend  that  tho  dispensation  granted  by  the  R.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch,  be  confirmed  by  a  Charter  from  this  R.  W.  Body. 

GEO.  S.  SANFORD,  l 
CHARLES  PLATT,    >  Committee. 
J.   E.  BIDVVELL,        ) 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  nomi- 
nation and  election  of  officers,  when  the  following  nominations 
were  made  : 

For  Grand  Patriarch— G.  H.  P.  Turner  of  No.  1,  and  G.  S.  W.  Wallace  of 
No.  18. 

For  Grand  High  Priest— G.  S.  W.  Wallace  of  No.  18. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden — G.  J.  W.  Jackson  of  No.  18. 

For  Grand  Scribe— G.  S.  Thomas  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Treasurer—  G.  T.  Bishop  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden — Patriarchs  James  Phelps  of  No.  2,  S.  Lynes  of  No. 
9,  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1,  and  J.  E.  Bid  well  of  No.  6. 

For  Grand  Representative — G  P.  Cunningham  of  No.  fj. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  P.  G.  Patriarchs  W.  L. 
Brewer  of  No.  3,  and  J.  M.  Andrus  of  No.  20,  tellers,  when 
the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  election  of  officers. 

On  balloting  for  Grand  Patriarch,  there  were  33  votes  cast, 
of  which  G.  S.  W.  Wallace  received  17,  and  G.  H.  P.  Turner 
'16  votes.  Whereupon  G.  S.  W.  Wallace  of  No.  18  was 
declared  duly  elected  Grand  Patriarch  for  the  year  ensuing. 

Pending  the  ballot  for  Grand  High  Priest,  the  proceedings 
were  stayed,  and  the  ballot  declared  void. 

Whereupon  Patriarch  Wallace  declined  the  office  of  Grand 
Patriarch,  and  a  new  ballot  was  ordered  for  Grand  Patriarch. 

On  balloting  again  for  Grand  Patriarch,  Patriarch  Turner 
had  26  votes,  and  Patriarch  Wallace  14.  Whereupon  Pa- 
triarch Turner  was  declared  duly  elected  Grand  Patriarch. 

On  balloting  for  Grand  High  Priest,  Patriarch  Wallace  was 
unanimously  elected. 

G.  J.  Warden  C.  C.  Jackson  was  unanimously  elected 
Grand  Senior  Warden. 

G.  Scribe  L.  A.  Thomas,  and  Grand  Treasurer  S.  Bishop, 
were  unanimously  reflected. 

Patriarch  James  Phelps  was  elected  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

P.  G.  Patriarch  P.  L.  Cunningham  was  elected  Grand  Rep- 
resentative to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

The  Committee  thereon  made  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted,  and  the  resolution  adopted. 


1854.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  223 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F.  : 

Your  Committee,  upon  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  the 
necessity  of  each  subordinate  Encampment  under  this  jurisdiction  being  furnished 
with  two  copies  of  the  form  for  Installation  of  Officers,  would  respectfully  report, 
that  they  consider  it  expedient  that  each  Subordinate  Encampment  be  supplied  with 
one  extra  copy  of  said  form  ;  but  as  the  financial  condition  of  this  R.  W.  Body  will 
not  admit  of  so  heavy  a  draft  as  would  be  required  to  furnish  said  books,  they  there- 
fore recommend  that  each  subordinate  Encampment  be  required  to  supply  them- 
selves with  one  additional  copy,  to  be  pupplied  by  the  Grand  Scribe. 

Resolved,  That  each  Subordinate  Encampment,  within  this  jurisdiction,  be  re- 
quired to  supply  itself  with  one  extra  copy  of  the  Installation  form,  immediately. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,         ) 
GEO.  S.  SANFORD,  \  Committee. 
S.  H.  HARRIS,  ) 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  Report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  that  part  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
relating  to  a  "  want  of  uniformity  in  the  work  of  the  subordinate  Encampments," 
respectfully  report,  that,  in  their  opinion,  the  want  of  uniformity  is  chiefly  owing  to 
a  neglect  on  the  part  of  subordinates  of  the  use  of  the  authorized  ritual  of  the  Order, 
and  a  desire  of  introducing  novelties.  We  therefore  submit  the  following  resolu- 
tion : 

Resolved,  That  it  is  hereby  enjoined  upon  the  Subordinate  Encampments  in  this 
jurisdiction,  to  conform  strictly  to  the  work  as  laid  down  in  the  printed  ritual,  and 
that  the  visiting  Grand  Officers  be  requested  to  see  the  same  carried  out. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

E.  G.  STORER,  ) 

SAML.  B.  GORHAM,  }  Committee. 

GEO.  E.  LEONARD,  ) 

The  question  on  the  adoption  of  the  report  and  resolution 
was  divided — the  report  was  accepted,  but  the  resolution 
was  rejected.  On  motion,  the  question  which  rejected  the 
resolution  was  reconsidered,  and  the  resolution  was  passed. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  that  portion  of  the  Report  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  relating  to  the  appointment  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  respectfully 
report — That  they  have  bad  the  subject  under  consideration,  and  recommend  the 
appointment,  at  each  annual  Session,  by  the  G.  Patriarch,  of  one  D.  G.  Patriarchs 
for  each  Subordinate  Encampment  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  that  said  D.  G.  Patriarch 
be  required  to  report  in  writing  to  the  G.  Patriarch  an  account  of  their  official  acts, 
on  or  before  the  first  Tuesday  in  February,  annually. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

ALDEN  PECK,       1 

D.  H.  BOYD,          >  Committee. 

JAMES  PHELPS,  > 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  : 


224  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Grand  Treas- 
urer, find  the  same  correct,  and  that  there  remains  in  his  hands  a  balance  of  One 
Hundred  and  Sixty-nine  Dollars  Twenty  -seven  Cents  ($169  27,)  to  be  carried  to 
new  account. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

N.  CHANDLER,  )  r 

O.  UTLEY,          (.Committee  on 


J.  G.  HAYDEN, 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred  sundry 
bills,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted, 
and  the  bills  ordered  paid  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 
The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  following  bills,  do  report  them 

correct  : 

T.  J.  Stafford's          bill     ............................  $38  04 

W.H.Stanley's          "       ............................     150 

George  B.  Bassett's     "       ............................     5  50 

Com.  of  Quinnipiac  and  Harmony  Lodges  for  rent  of  room  .  .     5  00 
L.  A<  Thomas's  bill  ............................  68  00 

P.  L.  Cunningham's       "   ............................     8  39 

E.  Augur's  bill,  as  Guardian  ...........................     3  00 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 


Committee  on 
J.  G.  HAYDEN,        Fmance- 

P.  G,  P.  Willey  submitted  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be,  and  the  same  are 
hereby  presented  to  P.  G.  Patriarch  P.  L.  Cunningham,  for  the  acceptable  manner 
in  which  he  has  presided  over  this  Body  for  the  past  year. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  reported  that 
they  had  examined  the  By-laws  of  Ansantawae  Encampment, 
No.  20,  and  recommended  their  approval.  On  motion,  they 
were  approved. 

Grand  Representative  Gruman  gave  instruction  in  the 
work  of  the  Order. 

The  Grand  Officers  were  then  installed  by  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  then  closed  with  the  usual 
form,  and  adjourned  without  day. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS    A.    THOMAS,    Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


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ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NKW  HAVEN,  Feb.  14,  1854. 

THE  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day. 

PRESENT : 

M.  W.    P.   L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Patriarch, 

R.  W.   FRANCOIS   TURNER,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.   W.   JOHN  WALLACE,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.   W.   LUCIUS   A.   THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.   W.   C.  C.  JACKSON,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.   W.   CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN,  Grand  Representative, 

and  members  from  the  following  Encampments,  viz:  Nos.  1, 
2,  3,  5,  6,  8,  9,  15,  16,  18,  19,  20. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form,  with 
the  usual  ceremonies. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  session  was  dispensed 
with,  having  been  printed,  in  which  form  they  were  approved. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees, 
viz  : 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  H.  N.  Hawkins  of  No.  18  ;  Nathan  Pratt 
of  No.  2  ;  Orlando  Pease  of  No.  19. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  S.  Lynes  of  No.  9  ;  F.  M. 
Brown  of  No.  13 ;  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  I. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  O.  Utley  of  No.  6  ;  N.  Chandler  of  No.  1 ;  J . 
G.  Haydenof  No.  2. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following 
report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O  F.  of  Connecticut  : 
The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined  the 

28 


218  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 


q,    >  Committee. 


certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs,  and  find  them  correct,  with  the  exception  of 
the  credential  of  Patriarch  William  L.  Brewer,  which  is  without  seal  of  No.  3  : 

Sassacus,  No.  1 — George  W.  Judd,  Samuel  H.  Harris,  Noah  Chandler, 
Francois  Turner,  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  James  H.  Leforge,  Benjamin  Beecher,  Jr., 
Charles  L.  Sage,  E.  G.  Storer,  Samuel  B.  Gorham. 

Oriental,  No.  2 — John  G.  Hayden,  James  Phelps,  Nathan  Pratt,  George  K. 
Stillman. 

Palmyra,  No.  3 — William  L.  Brewer. 

Devotion,  No.  5 — Stephen  S.  Bedient,  S.  Mallory. 

Sowheag,  No.  6 — Origen  Utley,  James  E.  Bidwell. 

Mount  Herman,  No.  8 — George  S.  Sanford. 

Kabaosa,  No.  9 — Charles  Platt,  Samuel  Lyues,  Elbert  Curtis,  Cholwell  J. 
Gruman. 

Charity,  No.  10 — Albegence  Hyde. 

Montevideo,  No.  15 — C.  G.  Thompson,  Newton  F.  Hart,  George  B.  Morse, 
William  Hitchcock. 

Oasis,  No.  16 — Alden  Peck,  Eldridge  Hall,  George  E.  Leonard. 

Excelsior,  No.  18 — Chipman  S.  Jackson,  H.  W.  Hubbard,  John  Wallace, 
James  W.  Fields,  Charles  C.  Jackson,  H.  N.  Hawkins,  D.  W.  Boyd. 

Phenix,  No.  19— Phelps  H.  Parsons,  S.  T.  Cook,  Luman  White,  O.  Pease. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20 — William  H.  Warner,  J.  M.  Andrus. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

H.  N.  HAWKINS, 
NATHAN  PRATT, 
New  Haven,  Feb.  14,  1854. 

The  following  candidates  were  then  introduced  and  in- 
structed in  the  Grand  Encampment  Degree  : 

No.  1,  Charles  L.  Sage;  No.  2,  George  K.  Stillman;  No.  5,  S.  Mallory, 
Stephen  S.  Bedient;  No.  9,  Charles  Platt;  No.  10,  Albegence  Hyde;  No.  15, 
George  B.  Morse,  William  Hitchcock,  C.  G.  Thompson  ;  No.  16,  George  A. 
Leonard,  Eldridge  Hall;  No.  18,  H.  W.  Hubbard,  James  W.  Fields,  David  W. 
Boyd  ;  No.  19,  S.  T.  Cook,  Luman  White. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report : 

To  the  Right  Worthy  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES  :  Through  the  beneficence  of  Divine  Provi- 
dence, we  are  permitted,  for  the  first  time,  to  assemble  within  this  new  and 
beautiful  Flail — recently  dedicated  to  the  principles  of  our  beloved  Order — for  the 
purpose  of  reviewing  the  present  condition  of  the  Patriarchal  Order  in  this  jurisdic- 
tion, and  to  legislate  for  its  future  welfare  ;  and  agreeable  to  the  usual  requirements 
of  this  Grand  Body,  I  have  the  honor  to  submit  the  following  brief  report  of  my 
official  acts,  during  the  recess  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

By  recommendations  received  for  the  office  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch,  and 
aware  of  the  responsibility  and  trust  devolving  on  those  that  receive  said  appoint- 
ment, as  soon  as  practicable  after  the  close  of  the  last  session,  I  forwarded  Warrants 
to  the  following  Patriarchs,  viz :  Grand  High  Priest  Turner,  Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment, No.  1,  New  Haven  ;  John  G.  Haydeu,  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2, 
Essex  Borough ;  H.  H.  Roath,  Palmyra  Encampment,  No.  3,  Norwich ; 
Abraham  Chichester,  Devotion  Encampment,  No.  5,  Danbury ;  Charles  A. 
Newell,  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6,  MiddJetown  ;  George  S.  Sanford,  Mount 
Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8,  Bridgeport ;  Nathan  Platt,  Charity  Encampment, 
No.  10,  Stonington ;  F-  M.  Brown,  Hinman  Encampment,  No.  13,  Warehouse 
Point ;  Chancey  Ayree,  Wascussee  Encampment,  No.  14,  Stamford ;  Adna  Whit- 
ing, Montevideo  Encampment,  No.  15,  Plainville  ;  John  L.  Ives,  Oasis  Encamp- 
ment, No.  16,  Meriden;  Grand  Senior  Warden  Wallace,  Excelsior  Encampment 


1854.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  219 

No.  18,  Ansonia  :  Orlando  Pease,  Phenix  Encampment,  No.  1U,  Winsted  ;  J.  M. 
Andrus,  Ansantawae  Encampment,  No.  20,  Waterbury.  The  reports  received 
from  several  of  these  officers  bear  testimony  to  the  faithful  discharge  of  their  official 
duty. 

I  would  recommend  to  your  favorable  consideration,  the  importance  of  requiring 
the  Grand  Patriarch  to  appoint,  at  each  annual  session,  a  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch, 
for  each  subordinate  Encampment  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  that  said  Deputy  Grand 
Patriarch  be  required  to  report  in  writing  to  the  Grand  Patriarch  an  account  of  his 
official  acts,  on  or  before  the  first  Tuesday  in  February,  annually. 

On  the  28th  day  of  February,  I  instituted  Phenix  Encampment,  No.  19,  at  Win- 
sted, and  presented  the  Charter  granted  by  this  Right  Worthy  Body,  at  its  last 
session,  together  with  the  lectures  and  charges  necessary  for  its  organization.  On 
this  occasion  I  received  the  assistance  of  Grand  High  Priest  Turner,  Grand  Senior 
Warden  Wallace,  Past  Grand  Patriarch  Andrus,  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  C.  P. 
C.  D.  Cole,  of  Massoit  Encampment,  Boston,  and  a  number  of  the  officers  and 
members  from  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18.  After  the  institution,  four  brothers 
were  initiated  and  exalted  to  the  R.  P.  degree,  and  one  admitted  by  card.  The 
following  Patriarchs  were  elected  and  installed  into  their  respective  chairs,  for 
the  term  ending  July,  1853,  viz:  Orlando  Pease,  C.  P.;  P.  H.  Parsons,  H.  P.  ;  C.  P. 
Newman,  S.  W. ;  S.  L.  Wilder,  Scribe  ;  S.  T.  Cooke,  Treasurer  ;  L.  White,  J.  W. 
The  character  and  standing  of  the  officers  and  members  of  Phenix  Encampment, 
and  the  interest  manifested  by  them  in  its  work,  leave  no  doubt  of  its  ultimate 
success. 

On  the  14lh  of  September,  I  received  through  the  office  of  the  Right  Worthy 
Grand  Scribe,  a  petition,  accompanied  by  the  Charter-fee  and  withdrawal-cards, 
from  P.  G.  Patriarch  J.  M.  Andrus,  Patriarch  George  W.  Benedict,  and  other 
Patriarchs,  residing  in  the  city  of  Waterbury,  New  Haven  County,  for  an  Encamp- 
ment to  be  located  at  that  place,  to  be  known  by  the  name  and  title  of  Ansantawae 
Encampment,  No.  20.  By  recommendation  from  Grand  Representative  Samuel 
Lynes,  Grand  Scribe  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  and  other  distinguished  members  of  our 
Order;  and  from  a  personal  knowledge  of  the  high  character  and  standing  of  the 
petitioners,  I  did  not  hesitate  to  grant  a  dispensation — subject  to  your  approval — 
and  on  the  26th  day  of  September,  assisted  by  G.  H.  P.  Francois  Turner,  G.  S.  W. 
John  Wallace,  G.  Scribe  L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Representative  Samuel  Lynes. 
G.  J.  Warden  C.  C.Jackson,  G.  Sentinel  Elbert  Curtis,  and  several  officers  and 
members  from  Excelsior,  Kabaosa,  and  Montevideo  Encampments,  I  instituted 
the  same,  according  to  the  laws  and  usage  of  the  Order.  The  following  officers 
were  then  elected  and  installed  into  their  respective  chairs  in  ampje  form — viz :  D.  S. 
Law,  C.  P.;  G.  W.  Benedict,  H.  P. ;  G.  H.  Walters,  S.  W. ;  E.  L.  Savage,  Scribe  : 
C.  W.  Johnson,  Treasurer  ;  C.  N.  Upsou,  J.  W. 

Three  brothers  were  on  this  interesting  occasion  initiated,  advanced,  and  exalted 
to  the  sublime  degree  of  the  Royal  Purple.  This  Encampment  opens  with  the 
most  flattering  prospects  of  success,  from  its  favorable  location,  and  known  reputa- 
tion of  its  members  for  perseverance  and  enterprise.  I  doubt  not  it  will  soon  occupy 
a  high  position  as  one  of  the  leading  branches  of  our  Order. 

The  Grand  Officers  were  on  this  occasion  (also  on  their  visit  to  Phenix  Encamp- 
ment)  entertained  with  the  most  unbounded  hospitality,  courtesy  and  kindness. 

I  would  respectfully  recommend  that  the  dispensation  to  Ansantawae  Encamp- 
ment, No.  20,  be  confirmed  by  a  Charter. 

Since  the  last  meeting  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  I  have  had  the  pleasure, 
either  alone  or  in  company  with  some  distinguished  officer  or  member  of  our  Order, 
of  visiting  the  following  named  subordinate  Encampments,  either  to  install  their 
officers,  to  witness  their  work,  or  to  give  instructions  in  the  work  of  this  branch  of 
Odd  Fellowship— viz :  Sept.  12,  1853,  Phenix  Encampment,  No.  19,  Winsted: 
Nov.  1 ,  Oasis  Encampment,  No.  1C,  Meriden  ;  Nov.  3.  Montevideo  Encampment,  No. 
15,  Plainville ;  Nov.  10,  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  Birmingham,  Dec.  1, 
Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  New  Haven  ;  Dec.  2,  Devotion  Encampment,  No.  5, 
Danbury  ;  Feb.  1,  1854,  Kabaosa  Encampment,  No.  9,  Norwalk  ;  Feb.  3,  Mount 


220  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

Herman  Encampment,  No.  8,  Bridgeport.  Among  these  Encampments  a  consider- 
able diversity  of  work  was/ound  to  exist.  Too  many  of  our  Encampments  are  apt 
to  pay  little  or  no  attention  to  the  detail  of  the  work,  and  regard  it  as  unimportant 
— forgetting  that  in  this  way  arises  nearly  all  the  causes  of  errors  and  irregularities 
— producing  a  large  number  of  innovations  upon  the  work  of  our  Order. 

These  errors  were  pointed  out  to  the  officers  and  members,  and  cheerfully  cor- 
rected. 

It  is  with  pleasure  and  gratification  that  I  have  to  report  two  additional  subordi- 
nate Encampments,  for  the  last  year,  and  the  Order,  in  the  State — all  things  con- 
sidered— in  a  healthy  and  prosperous  condition.  During  my  official  visits  I  was 
received,  as  well  as  those  that  accompanied  me,  with  courtesy,  kindness  and  atten- 
tion, for  which  I  tender  at  this  time  my  grateful  acknowledgments  to  the  officers 
and  members  of  the  several  Encampments. 

I  would  respectfully  call  your  attention  to  the  great  icant  of  uniformity  in  the 
work  of  Subordinate  Encampments,  and  ask  of  you  to  adopt  measures  to  remove 
this  growing  evil,  and  to  establish  the  correct  work  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our 
Order,  throughout  the  entire  jurisdiction. 

It  is  with  feelings  of  regret  that  I  have  to  report  that  the  Charter  of  Connecticut 
Encampment,  No.  11,  has  been  reclaimed,  which  became  forfeited  by  its  neglect  to 
forward  proper  returns  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  for  the  two  last  years.  On  the 
third  day  of  November,  1853, 1  received  the  Charter,  Working  Books,  Record  and 
Ledger  of  said  Encampment — all  of  which  are  in  the  possession  of  the  Grand 
Scribe.  I  would  recommend  that  the  usual  certificates  of  membership  be  granted 
to  the  Patriarchs  of  Connecticut  Encampment,  entitled  to  the  same. 

I  have  been  requested  to  bring  to  your  notice  the  want  of  installation  books  in 
several  of  the  Encampments.  I  would  recommend  to  your  consideration  the  pro- 
priety of  procuring  two  Installation  Books  for  each  Encampment  in  this  jurisdiction. 

I  beg  leave  to  call  your  attention  to  the  published  proceedings  of  the  last  Session 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  containing,  among  other  important 
business,  the  report  of  the  Special  Committee  appointed  to  report  amendments  to  the 
Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  It  was  thought  expedient 
by  that  committee  to  report  an  entirely  new  Constitution,  instead  of  proposing 
amendments  to  the  one  now  in  use.  The  interests  of  this  Grand  Encampment 
requires  that  this  highly  important  subject  should  be  investigated. 

I  would  therefore  recommend  that  a  Committee  be  appointed  for  the  purpose  to 
report  thereon. 

The  returns  of  subordinate  Encampments  will  show  a  larger  number  of 
initiations  than  usual,  and  a  more  healthful  condition.  The  financial  affairs  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  I  take  pleasure  in  saying,  are  iu  a  favorable  condition. 
It  is  free  from  all  encumbrance.  This  prosperous  condition  is  owing,  in  a  great 
measure,  to  the  ever  prompt  and  energetic  Grand  Scribe. 

The  term  of  office,  to  which  I  have  been  exalted  by  the  confidence  and  esteem 
of  this  Right  Worthy  Body,  being  near  its  close,  I  return  my  hearty  and  sincere 
thanks  to  the  Officers  and  Representatives  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  for  the 
kindness,  assistance  and  forbearance  which  they  have  shown  me  throughout  the 
past  year.  And  now  may  you,  individually  and  collectively,  be  abundantly  suc- 
cessful in  your  efforts  to  promote  the  best  interests  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our 
Order. 

PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Patriarch. 
New  Haven,  Feb.  14, 1854. 

On  motion,  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  referred 
to  a  Special  Committee,  and  ordered  to  be  spread  on  the 
records.  The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  Special  Commit- 
tee thereon,  Patriarchs  J.  M.  Willey  of  No.  2 ;  S.  Maltby 
of  No.  5  ;  W.  H.  Warner  of  No.  20. 


1854.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  221 

The  Special  Committee  on  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report, 
submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Report  of  the  M.  \V.  G.  Patriarch,  beg 
leave  to  recommend  that  so  much  of  said  Report  as  relates  to  charters  for  New 
Encampments,  be  referred  to  a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  Installation  Books  be  referred  to  a  Special  Committee 
of  three. 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  the  appointment  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs  be  re- 
ferred to  a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

And  that  so  much  as  relates  to  uniformity  in  the  work  of  the  Order,  be  referred 
to  a  Special  Committee  of  three. 

All  which  is  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

J.  M.  WILLEY,         i 

S.  MALLORY,  >  Committee. 

WM.  H.  WARNER,  > 

New  Haven,  Feb.  14,  1854. 

In  accordance  with  the  recommendation  of  the  Committee, 
the  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees  : 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  New  Encampments — Patriarchs 
G.  S.  Sanford  of  No.  8  ;  Charles  Platt  of  No.  9  ;  J.  E.  Bidwell 
of  No.  6. 

On  so  much  as  refers  to  Installation  Books — Patriarchs  L. 
A.  Thomas  and  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  and  G.  S.  Sanford 
of  No.  8. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs — Pa- 
triarchs Alden  Peck  of  No.  16;  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18,  and 
James  Phelps  of  No.  2. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  uniformity  in  the  work  of  the 
Order — Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  and  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1, 
and  G.  A.  Leonard  of  No.  16. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the 
reports  of  Subordinates,  beg  leave  respectfully  to  report  that  they  have  examined 
the  reports  of  Encampments  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  5,  6,  8,  9,  10,  15,  16,  18,  19,  20,  for  the 
two  terms  of  the  past  year,  and  find  them  to  be  correct,  with  the  exception  of  those 
of  Nos.  15  and  20,  which  are  deficient  in  seals.  There  are  no  reports  from  Nos.  13, 
14  and  17,  for  the  past  year. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F,  H.  and  C. 

SAMUEL  LYNES,  i 

F.  M.  BROWN,        \  Committee. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,        ) 

Sundry  bills  were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 
The  Committee  on  New  Encampments  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report: 


222  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 


To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  relates  to  the  institution  of  Ausantawae  Encampment,  No.  '20,  located  at  Water- 
bury,  would  respectfully  recommend  that  the,  dispensation  granted  by  the  R.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch,  be  confirmed  by  a  Charter  from  this  R.  W.  Body. 

GEO.  S.  SANFORD,  i 
CHARLES  PLATT,    }  Committee. 
J.   E.  BI  DWELL,        > 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  nomi- 
nation and  election  of  officers,  when  the  foliowing  nominations 
were  made  : 

For  Grand  Patriarch— G.  H.  P.  Turner  of  No.  1,  and  G.  S.  W.  Wallace  of 
No.  18. 

For  Grand  High  Priest— G.  S.  W.  Wallace  of  No.  18. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden — G.  J.  W.  Jackson  of  No.  18. 

For  Grand  Scribe— G.  S.  Thomas  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Treasurer— G.  T.  Bishop  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden — Patriarchs  James  Phelps  of  No.  2,  S.  Lynes  ofXo. 
9,  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1,  and  J.  E.  Bidwell  of  No.  6. 

For  Grand  Representative — G.  P.  Cunningham  of  No.  9. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  P.  G.  Patriarchs  W.  L. 
Brewer  of  No.  3,  and  J.  M.  Andrus  of  No.  20,  tellers,  when 
the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  election  of  officers. 

On  balloting  for  Grand  Patriarch,  there  were  33  votes  cast, 
of  which  G.  S.  W.  Wallace  received  17,  and  G.  H.  P.  Turner 
16  votes.  Whereupon  G.  S.  W.  Wallace  of  No.  18  was 
declared  duly  elected  Grand  Patriarch  for  the  year  ensuing. 

Pending  the  ballot  for  Grand  High  Priest,  the  proceedings 
were  stayed,  and  the  ballot  declared  void. 

Whereupon  Patriarch  Wallace  declined  the  office  of  Grand 
Patriarch,  and  a  new  ballot  was  ordered  for  Grand  Patriarch. 

On  balloting  again  for  Grand  Patriarch,  Patriarch  Turner 
had  26  votes,  and  Patriarch  Wallace  14.  Whereupon  Pa- 
triarch Turner  was  declared  duly  elected  Grand  Patriarch. 

On  balloting  for  Grand  High  Priest,  Patriarch  Wallace  was 
unanimously  elected. 

G.  J.  Warden  C.  C.  Jackson  was  unanimously  elected 
Grand  Senior  Warden. 

G.  Scribe  L.  A.  Thomas,  and  Grand  Treasurer  S.  Bishop, 
were  unanimously  reflected. 

Patriarch  James  Phelps  was  elected  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

P.  G.  Patriarch  P.  L.  Cunningham  was  elected  Grand  Rep- 
resentative to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

The  Committee  thereon  made  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted,  and  the  resolution  adopted. 


1854.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  223 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut,  I.  O.  O.  F.  : 

Your  Committee,  upon  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  the 
necessity  of  each  subordinate  Encampment  under  this  jurisdiction  being  furnished 
with  two  copies  of  the  form  for  Installation  of  Officers,  would  respectfully  report, 
that  they  consider  it  expedient  that  each  Subordinate  Encampment  be  supplied  with 
one  extra  copy  of  said  form  ;  but  as  the  financial  condition  of  this  R.  \V.  Body  will 
not  admit  of  so  heavy  a  draft  as  would  be  required  to  furnish  said  books,  they  there- 
fore recommend  that  each  subordinate  Encampment  be  required  to  supply  them- 
selves with  one  additional  copy,  to  be  supplied  by  the  Grand  Scribe. 

Resolved,  That  each  Subordinate  Encampment,  within  this  jurisdiction,  be  re- 
quired to  supply  itself  with  one  extra  copy  of  the  Installation  form,  immediately. 

L.  A.  THOMAS,         ) 
GEO.  S.  SANFORD,  V  Committee. 
S.  H.  HARRIS,  ) 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  Report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  that  part, of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
relating  to  a  "  want  of  uniformity  in  the  work  of  the  subordinate  Encampments," 
respectfully  report,  that,  in  their  opinion,  the  want  of  uniformity  is  chiefly  owing  to 
a  neglect  on  the  part  of  subordinates  of  the  use  of  the  authorized  ritual  of  the  Order, 
and  a  desire  of  introducing  novelties.  We  therefore  submit  the  following  resolu- 
tion : 

Resolved,  That  it  is  hereby  enjoined  upon  the  Subordinate  Encampments  in  this 
jurisdiction,  to  conform  strictly  to  the  work  as  laid  down  in  the  printed  ritual,  and 
that  the  visiting  Grand  Officers  be  requested  to  see  the  same  carried  out. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

E.  G.  STORER,  i 

SAML.  B.  GORHAM,  >  Committee. 

GEO.  E.  LEONARD,  ) 

The  question  on  the  adoption  of  the  report  and  resolution 
was  divided — the  report  was  accepted,  but  the  resolution 
was  rejected.  On  motion,  the  question  which  rejected  the 
resolution  was  reconsidered,  and  the  resolution  was  passed. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  that  portion  of  the  Report  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  relating  to  the  appointment  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  respectfully 
report — That  they  have  had  the  subject  under  consideration,  and  recommend  the 
appointment,  at  each  annual  Session,  by  the  G.  Patriarch,  of  one  D.  G.  Patriarchs 
for  each  Subordinate  Encampment  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  that  said  D.  G.  Patriarch 
be  required  to  report  in  writing  to  the  G.  Patriarch  an  account  of  their  official  acts, 
on  or  before  the  first  Tuesday  in  February,  annually. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

ALDEN  PECK,       ) 

D.  H.  BOYD,  >  Committee. 

JAMES  PHELPS,  > 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  : 


224  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 
The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Grand  Treas- 

urer, find   the  same  correct,  and  that  there  remains  in  his  hands  a  balance  of  One 

Hundred  and  Sixty-nine  Dollars  Twenty-seven  Cents  (,$169  27,)  to  be  carried  to 

new  account. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

N.  CHANDLER, 


O    UTLEY  >  "€e  on 

J/G.  HAYDEN,  S      Finance. 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred  sundry 
bills,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  accepted, 
and  the  bills  ordered  paid  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  following  bills,  do  report  them 
correct  : 

T.  J.  Stafford's          bill     ............................  $38  04 

W.H.Stanley's          "       ............................     150 

George  B.  Bassett'a     "        ............................     5  50 

Com.  of  Quinnipiac  and  Harmony  Lodges  for  rent  of  room.  .     5  00 
L.  A.  Thomas's  bill  ............................  68  00 

P.  L.  Cunningham's        "   ............................     8  39 

E.  Augur's  bill,  as  Guardian  ...........................     3  00 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 


J.'  G.  HAYDEN,  $     Finance- 

P.  G.  P.  Willey  submitted  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be,  and  the  same  are 
hereby  presented  to  P.  G.  Patriarch  P.  L.  Cunningham,  for  the  acceptable  manner 
in  which  he  has  presided  over  this  Body  for  the  past  year. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  reported  that 
they  had  examined  the  By-laws  of  Ansantawae  Encampment, 
No.  20,  and  recommended  their  approval.  On  motion,  they 
were  approved. 

Grand  Representative  Gruman  gave  instruction  in  the 
work  of  the  Order. 

The  Grand  Officers  were  then  installed  by  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  then  closed  with  the  usual 
form,  and  adjourned  without  day. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS   A.    THOMAS,    Grand  Scribe. 


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ANNUAL  SESSION. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  20,  1855. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  the  State  of 
Connecticut,  convened  this  day  in  annual  session, 

PRESENT : 

J\l.  W.  F.  TURNER  of  No.  1,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  E.    J.  WALLACE  of  No.  18,  Grand  High  Priest. 

R.  W.  C.  C.  JACKSON  of  No.  18,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  THOMAS  of  No.  1,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  BISHOP  of  No.  1,  Grand  Treasurer. 

JAMES  PHELPS  of  No.  2,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 
"        P.  L.CUNNINGHAM  of  No.  9,   Grand  Representative. 

and  members  from  the  following  Encampments,  viz  :  Nos.  1,  2, 
5,  6,  9,  16,  18  and  20. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form,  with  the 
usual  ceremonies. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  session  was  dispensed 
with. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees  : — 

Committee  on  Credentials— Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  of  No.  1,  T.  W.  Wallace 
of  No.  18,  W.  H.  Warrea  of  No.  i»0. 

Committee  on  the  Stale  of  the  Order. — Patriarchs  S.  Lynes  of  No.  9,  H.  W. 
Hubbard  of  No.  18,  N.  Chandler  of  No.  1. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  B.  Beecher  of  No.  1,  O.  Utley  of  No.  6, 
S.  S.  Bedient  of  No.  5. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  exam- 
ined the  certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs,  uud  fiud  them  correct : 

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226  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

Sassacus,  No.  1 — F.  Turner,  Samuel  II.  Harris,  Samuel  B.  Gorhain,  Noah 
Chandler,  E.  G.  Storer,  Berij.  Beecher,  Jr.,  Lucius  Peck,  Frederick  Botsford, 
Samuel  Tolles,  Samuel  Bishop,  Samuel  Cleeton,  Alfred  W.  Phelps,  Robert  A. 
Ailing,  Stephen  M.  Wier,  William  H.  Stanley. 

Oriental,  No.  2 — James  Phelps,  George  K.  Stillman,  John  G.  Hayden,  Wm. 
Gorton,  Henry  S.  Russell. 

Devotum,  No.  5 — Samuel  0.  Mead,  Stephen  S.  Bedient,  Edward  D.  Ritton, 
David  B.  Booth. 

Smcheag,  No.  6 — Origen  Utley. 

Kabaosa,  No.  9 — Samuel  Lynes,  P.  L.  Cunningham,  Wm.  T.  Craw. 

Oasis,  No.  16 — Eldridge  Hall,  Thomas  W.  Badger. 

Excelsiirr,  No.  18 — Charles  C.  Jackson,  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr.,  John  Wallace, 
H.  W.  Ilubbard. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20 — William  H.  Warner. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

E.  G.  STORER, 
THOS.  WALLACE,  J 

The  following  candidates  were  then  introduced  and  instructed 
in  the  Grand  Encampment  Degree  : 

No.  1,  Samnel  Cleeton,  Alfred  W.  Phelps,  Robert  A.  Ailing,  Stephen  M. 
Wier,  Wm.  H.  Stanley;  No.  2,  William  Gorton,  Henry  S.  Russell;  No.  5,  Ed- 
ward D.  Ritton,  David  B.  Booth ;  No.  9,  William  T.  Craw ;  No.  16,  Thomas  W. 
Badger. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report : 

PATRIARCHS  :  The  report,  which  I  have  to  present  to  you  on  this  return  of 
the  regular  session  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  must,  of  necessity,  be  a  very 
meagre  one,  owing  to  circumstances  beyond  my  control.  When  your  suffrages 
conferred  upon  me  the  honorable  station  which  I  have  so  imperfectly  filled, 
it  was  my  intention  to  devote  part  of  my  time  to  visiting  the  several  Subor- 
dinate Encampments  under  this  jurisdiction,  so  as  to  be  able  to  judge  by  my- 
self of  the  situation  of  each,  and  of  the  manner  in  which  the  degrees  were  con- 
ferred ;  but  ia  consequence  of  events  ordered  undoubtedly  by  an  all-wise 
Providence  for  some  useful  purpose,  I  was  cheated  out  of  my  good  intentions, 
at  the  very  time  I  was  about  to  commence  my  visitations,  and  nothing  was 
left  to  comfort  me  but  the  words  of  Job  :  God  has  given,  God  has  taken  away ; 
blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord !  and  blessed  be  He  who  has  preserved  to 
me  my  health  with  a  strong  will  and  desire  to  work.  I  am  confident  that  you 
will  overlook  my  short  comings,  and  this  apparent  neglect  of  my  duty. 

I  am  sorry  that  the  several  Deputies  appointed  at  the  last  Session,  have  not 
sent  their  returns  to  me  as  yet.  I  should,  perhaps,  have  found  in  them  re- 
marks that  would  call  for  some  action  on  the  part  of  this  Grand  Body  ;  how- 
ever, being  deprived  of  even  this  assistance,  the  only  thing  of  interest  to 
which  I  can  call  your  attention  at  this  time,  is,  the  action  taken  by  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States,  at  its  last  session,  in  regard  to  the  degrees  con- 
ferred in  the  Encampment,  Resolutions  of  the  Grand  Lodges  of  Mississippi, 
Georgia,  North  Carolina  and  Delaware,  were  presented,  instructing  their  Rep- 
resentatives to  bring  the  subject  of  merging  the  Encampment  degrees  with 
those  of  the  Lodge,  so  as  to  have  a  series  of  nine  degrees  in  Odd  Fellowship. 

The  subject  was  referred  to  a  committee,  who  presented  a  long  and  elabo- 
rate report.  On  reading  this,  however,  with  the  utmost  attention,  I  am  far 
from  being  convinced  of  the  utility  of  the  union  or  merger  of  the  two  branch- 
es. Many  reasons  presented  in  favor  of  it,  seem  to  me  rather  to  militate  iu 
favor  of  retaining  the  present  organization  of  two  distinct  bodies.  The  strong- 


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est  reason  brought  out  to  support  the  project  seems  to  be  that  some  consider 
the  Encampment  as  too  aristocratic,  a  body  of  a  lofter  distinction,  which  .all 
are  not  permitted  to  reach,  thereby  destroying  the  equality  which  should 
reign  among  Odd  Fellows.  This  sounds  very  well  indeed,  but  although  it 
may  exist  elsewhere,  I  have  never  remarked  anything  of  the  kind  in  my  in- 
tercourse with  those  who  do  not  belong  to  the  Patriarchal  Order. 

The  report,  however,  was  accepted,  and  agreeably  to  the  resolution  accom- 
panying it,  a  committee  of  five  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  sub- 
ject to  be  presented  at  the  next  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
(States. 

This  is  the  only  matter  of  interest  to  this  branch  of  Odd  Fellowship  that  I 
find  in  the  printed  proceedings  before  me.  For  although  there  is  a  great  deal 
of  legislation  and  tinkering  at  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  and  of  the 
Subordinate  Grand  Lodges,  yet  this  does  not  belong  to  the  Encampment  as 
such,  and  I  must  say  that  I  would  prefer  to  see  less  zeal  to  model  and  remodel 
the  Constitution  to  suit  the  whim  of  some  individuals,  and  more  solid  measures 
adopted  for  the  good  of  the  Order  at  large. 

I  have  thus  called  your  attention  to  this  particular  point,  in  order  that  you 
may  take  some  action  in  the  premises,  if  you  see  fit  and  proper  to  preserve 
the  Encampment  degrees  as  they  now  are,  but  I  am  afraid  that  even  your  repre- 
sentations would  be  in  vain,  for  out  of  the  five  members  of  the  committee, 
three  have  been  selected  from  the  States  who  have  sent  representations  on 
the  subject.  My  own  opinion  is  that  they  had  better  leave  well  alone. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 

FRAN'S.  TURNER,  G.  Patriarch. 

On  motion,  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  accepted 
and  referred  to  a  special  committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs 
S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  G.  K.  Stillman  of  No.  2,  and  E.  Hall  of 
No.  16,  and  ordered  to  be  spread  on  the  records. 

Grand  Representative  Cunningham  submitted  the  following 
report,  which  was  accepted  and  ordered  to  be  spread  on  the 
records,  and  referred  to  the  committee  on  the  Grand  Patriarch's 
Report : 

To  the  Right  Worthy  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned  your  Representative  to  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  having  attended  the  recent  session  of  that  body,  beg  leave  re- 
spectfully to  report, 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  assembled  at  the  city  of  Bal- 
timore, on  Monday,  September  4th,  1854,  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire,  Wilmot  De- 
Saussure  presiding.  The  attendance  was  the  largest  ever  convened  of  that 
R.  W.  Body.  Numbering, 

Officers  and  Members  present,  104 
Past  Grand  Sires,  3—107 

All  the  States,  Districts  and  Territorial  Grand  Lodges  and  Grand  Encamp- 
ments, except  Florida,  were  fully  represented,  and  the  session  was  one  of  de- 
cided interest  to  the  Order. 

On  the  second  day  of  the  session,  under  a  provision  of  the  Constitution,  the 
Grand  Lodge  proceeded  to  the  election  of  officers,  for  the  next  term  of  two 
years,  commencing  on  the  17th  of  September,  1855,  the  following  is  the  re- 
sult: 

M.  W.  Grand  Sire,  WM.  ELLISON,  of  Massachusetts; 

R.  W.  D.  Grand  Sire,  GEORGE  RACE,  of  Louisiana; 

R.  W.  Cor.  and  Rec.  Sec.,  JAMES  L.  RIDGELV,  of  Maryland; 

R.  W.  G.  Treasurer,  JOSHUA  VAN8ANT,  of  Maryland. 


228  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment,  [Feb. 

There  were  three  ballotings  for  Grand  Sire,  the  principal  candidates  being 
Representatives  Ellison  of  Massachusetts,  Colfax  of  Indiana,  and  Barnard  of 
N.  New  York.  On  the  first  ballot,  out  of  ninety-six  votes  cast,  Ellison  received 
thirty-one,  Colfax  twenty,  Barnard  fifteen,  scattering  thirty.  On  the  final 
ballo't,  ninety-six  votes  were  cast,  fifty-two  for  Ellison,  thirty  for  Colfax,  thir- 
teen for  Barnard,  and  one  blank. 

The  following  from  the  able  report  of  the  Grand  Sire,  shows  the  prosperous 
and  onward  progress  of  Odd  Fellowship,  with  an  increase  from  the  last  annual 
returns  of  one  hundred  and  sixty-nine  Lodges  and  Encampments,  and  eleven 
thousand  (11,000)  members. 

"  The  returns  from  the  various  jurisdictions  and  bodies  under  the  jurisdic- 
tion of  this  Grand  Lodge,  show  a  healthful  condition  of  the  Order,  both  in  nu- 
merical strength  and  in  financial  prosperity.  But  most  of  all  do  they  exhibit 
the  liberal  handed  charity  with  which  the  distressed  of  our  fraternity  have 
been  aided.  The  last  annual  report  exhibited  a  total  of  2,941  Lodges,  a  mem- 
bership of  193,030,  and  a  revenue  of  $1,209,228  90,  of  which  $491,322  12 
were  expended  for  the  relief  of  the  sick,  the  burial  of  the  dead,  the  aid  of  the 
•widowed  and  the  education  of  orphans.  The  report  to  be  presented  at  this 
communication,  will  show  about  3,110  Lodges  ;  204,000  members  ;  $1,375,000 
revenue,  and  $530,000  of  expenditures  for  the  benevolent  purposes  of  our  or- 
ganization. Penetrating  deep  into  the  recesses  of  the  North,  and  stretching 
northward  toward  the  frozen  regions  of  the  Arctic  Circle,  as  if  emulous  of  the 
philanthropic  efforts  which  science  is  making  for  the  relief  of  the  bold  navi- 
gator, Sir  John  Franklin,  and  his  gallant  companions  from  their  icy  prison, 
charity  too  is  seeking  in  those  far  off  lands  to  relieve  and  comfort  suffering  hu- 
manity. Following  the  axe  of  the  hardy  pioneer,  and  bearing  the  best  prin- 
ciples of  civilization  within  its  bosom,  charity  seeketh  too  in  the  westward, 
the  opportunities  of  proclaiming  good  will  towards  men.  Wafted  by  the  wings 
of  the  wind  to  the  Isles  of  the  South,  even  there  charity  raiseth  her  standard, 
proclaiming  to  the  tempest-tost  mariner,  rest  from  his  labor  and  community 
with  his  brethren.  Representatives,  from  Canada,  from  the  Prairies  of  the 
West,  from  the  Isles  of  the  Pacific,  charity  reporteth  to  you  of  her  deeds." 

During  the  past  year  Grand  Encampments  have  been  organized  in  Califor- 
nia and  Texas,  which  will  doubtless  be  represented  at  the  next  communication 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

The  brethren  of  our  Order  in  British  North  America,  having  relinquished  the 
Supreme  power  in  that  Country  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
such  measures  were  taken  at  the  recent  session  in  regard  to  the  membership 
of  that  jurisdiction,  as  will  have  a  tendency  to  promote  the  general  interest 
and  prosperity  of  the  Order.  .The  M.  W.  Grand  Sire  has  been  requested  and 
authorized  to  pay  an  official  visit  to  the  brethren  of  British  North  America 
during  the  present  year. 

The  Canadian  Order  of  the  Manchester  Unity,  has  again  made  application 
during  the  past  year,  for  a  re-union  with  the  Order  in  the  United  States.  To 
this  application  the  Grand  Sire  replied  "  that  no  treaty  could  be  made,  until 
the  Manchester  Unity,  by  a  return  to  the  ancient  landmark,  should  remove 
the  cause  which  hadjed  to  the  disruption."  The  Grand  Lodge  unanimously 
approved  this  response  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire. 

The  Grand  Lodge  refused  to  change  the  terms  from  six  to  three  months, 
by  a  decisive  vote. 

The  most  important  business  of  the  session,  was  the  consideration  of  the 
proposed  new  constitution  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  After 
several  days  were  spent  in  amending  its  provisions,  it  was  finally  adopted  by 
a  vote  of  87  to  6.  It  is  believed  that  it  will  meet  the  general  approval  of  the 
Order,  as  it  vests  in  the  Several  State  Grand  Bodies,  much  of  the  power  which 
has  heretofore  been  exercised  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  Al- 
ready a  large  number  of  amendments  have  been  proposed  to  the  new  consti- 


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tution,  as  follows: — Biennial  sessions  of  the  Grand  Lodge;  the  extension  of 
the  terra  of  Representatives  from  two  to  four  years ;  an  increase  of  Represen- 
tatives according  to  membership  in  the  Order;  and  to  strike  out  Section  9, 
Article  1st,  viz  :  "  all  power  and  authority  in  the  Order  not  reserved  to  this 
Grand  Lodge,  by  this  constitution,  is  hereby  vested  in  the  various  States, 
District  and  Territorial  Grand  Bodies." 

The  estimated  revenue  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  for  the 
year  1854  and  5,  will  be  $17,279  70,  and  the  estimated  expenses  for  the  same 
period  are  $15,830  00. 

Your  attention  is  respectfully  invited  to  the  report  of  the  legislative  com- 
mittee, upon  the  subject  of  a  merger  of  the  two  branches  of  our  Order.  The 
following  resolution  oflered  by  that  committee,  was  adopted  by  54  yeas  to  41 
nays  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Sire  appoint  a  committee  of  five  members  of  the 
Order,  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  prepare  and  report  to  the  next  session  of 
the  Grand  Lodge,  a  plan  merging  the  Subordinate  Lodges  and  Encampments. 

The  Grand  Sire  appointed  as  that  committee,  Representatives  W.  L.  Steel, 
of  North  Carolina;  W.  H.  Tuthill,  of  Iowa;  H.  F.  Askew,  of  Delaware;  W. 
P.  Russel  of  Vermont;  and  I.  K.  Connelly,  of  Mississippi. 

The  following  resolution  was  also  referred  to  the  above  named  committee  : 
''  That  said  committee  inquire  into  the  expediency  of  so  amending  the  written 
work  of  the  Order,  as  to  restore  to  the  initiatory  degree  some  of  the  effective 
ceremonies  of  the  old  work,  and  if  said  committee  deem  it  expedient,  that 
they  report  at  the  next  session,  the  initiatory  degree  in  a  new  form  embracing 
the  proposed  amendment. " 

The  following  synopsis  of  the  twelve  decisions,  made  by  the  Grand  Sire,  dur- 
ing the  recess,  were  unanimously  confirmed  : 

1st.  That  a  Grand  Representative  in  a  funeral  procession,  occupies  such  a  pos- 
ition as  the  laws  of  the  State  in  which  the  procession  is  organized,  point  out  for 
offices. 

2d.  That  there  is  no  law  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  regulating 
the  time  when  the  holder  of  a  card  that  has  been  rejected  must  lay  off,  before  he 
can  again  offer  it  for  deposit  in  the  same  State,  and  that  the  matter  was  left  to  the 
local  laws  of  the  several  Grand  Bodies. 

3d.  That  application  for  degrees  must  be  balloted  for  by  the  Lodge,  open  in 
the  particular  degree  applied  for,  and  the  proceedings  had  by  Lodges  when  open 
in  the  particular  degree  for  the  purpose  of  ballot  or  confirming  degrees,  were  whol- 
ly distinct  from  ordinary  Lodge  proceedings,  and  were  to  be  recorded  in  a  distinct 
minute  or  record  book.  Each  State  jurisdiction  to  regulate  the  same,  if  no  action 
by  the  State,  then  the  law  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  to  be  in  full 
force. 

4th.  That  the  authority  of  a  Lodge  to  expel  a  member  for  non-payment  of 
dues  was  governed  by  the  local  laws  of  the  States,  and  that  to  publish  a  member 
thus  expelled  (other  than  reporting  him  to  the  State  Grand  Body)  was  a  violation 
of  the  secrecy  enjoined  in  respect  to  dealings  of  members  one  with  another. 

5th.  That  it  was  the  duty  of  the  N.  G.  and  V.  G.  of  a  Lodge  to  be  in  possession 
of  the  work  oi  the  degree  of  Rebecca  before  their  installation. 

6th.  That  a  Grand  Patriarch  was  authorized  to  grant  dispensation  to  exalt  in 
localities  remote  from  an  Encampment,  provided  the  nearest  Encampment  to  the 
residence  of  the  applicant  assented  thereto. 

7th.  That  Chinese  could  be  admitted  into  our  Order  if  they  came  under  the  rule 
requiring  a  belief  in  a  Supreme  Being,  the  Preserver  and  Creator  of  the  Universe. 

bth.  That  a  convention  of  Past  Grands  in  the  State  ot  Maryland,  for  certain  lo- 
cal purposes,  was  illegal. 

9th.  That  there  was  no  law  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  forbidding 
the  imposition  of  fines  for  non-attendance  of  members,  but  the  spirit  of  the  Order 
appears  to  be  opposed  to  such  fines. 


230  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

•  10th.  That  the  funds  contributed  for  the  building  of  a  Hall  at  Honolulu  could 
not  be  used  to  pay  the  rent  ol  a  Hall,  but  must  be  applied  to  the  purpose  intended. 

llth.  That  where  no  local  law  provided  therefore,  an  installed  officer  did  not 
vacate  his  office  by  non-attendance,  and  should  insufficient  reason  be  given  to  the 
installing  officer  for  the  non-attendance  of  an  officer  elect  upon  an  installation 
night,  the  instructions  in  the  installation  work  appeared  (o  indicate  that  the  install- 
ing officer  could  require  the  Lodge  immediately  to  elect  an  officer. 

12th.  That  in  the  event  of  a  N.  G.  failing  to  appear  for  installation  for  some 
time  after  the  regular  time,  that  the  duties  of  such  officer  and  appointment  of  sub- 
ordidate  officers  would  devolve  on  the  V.  G. 

Also  the  following  decisions  were  made  by  the  Grand  Lodge : 

That  members  who  withdraw  from  Subordinate  Lodges,  cannot  retain  their 
Encampment  membership. 

"That  in  all  ca=ses  where  a  candidate  for  membership  in  a  subordinate  Lodge 
has  been  elected,  but  subsequent  to  his  election  and  prior  to  his  initiation,  the 
Lodge  shall  become  satisfied  that  he  is  unworthy,  it  shall  be  competent  for  the 
Lodge  to  annul  such  election  and  declare  it  void,  provided,  that  notice  of  one 
week  shall  be  given  of  the  intention  to  move  for  such  an  amendment,  and  that  it 
be  done  by  a  majority  of  two-thirds  of  the  members  present. 

The  proposition  to  furnish  each  State  with  a  book  of  diagrams,  was  rejected. 

That  the  membership  of  a  newly  instituted  Lodge  is  composed  of  only  such 
number  of  the  petitioners  for  the  Charter  who  appear  at  the  time,  and  assume  be- 
fore the  instituting  officer  the  obligations  required  by  our  laws,  and  the  absentees 
can  only  gain  admittance  by  withdrawing  their  cards  from  the  hands  of  the  Grand 
Officers,  and  applying  in  the  usual  mode  for  admission  to  membership  by  card. 

No  Grand  Lodge  or  Grand  Encampment,  can  confer  degrees  upon  a  member 
of  another  Grand  Lodge  or  Grand  Encampment,  without  the  consent  of  the  body 
to  which  the  brother  belongs,  given  under  its  seal.  The  Grand  Master  of  one 
jurisdiction  can  confer  the  Past  Official  degrees  on  qualified  Past  Giand?,  on  the 
written  request  of  the  Grand  Master  of  another  State,  provided  the  request  is  ac- 
companied by  the  request  of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  which  such  Past  Grand  belongs, 
authenticated  according  to  law,  but  the  Grand  Lodge  degree  can  only  be  confer- 
red by  a  Grand  Lodge." — See  journal,  pp.  1090,  1091. 

The  form  of  certificate  adopted  at  the  session  of  1853,  to  be  placed  on  the 
visiting  cards,  is  ordered  to  be  done  by  the  Grand  Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States. 

The  word  "  quarterly  "  in  the  charge  books,  was  directed  to  be  changed  to 
"semi-annually"  in  all  subsequent  editions.  All  Encampment  charge  books 
hereafter  printed,  will  contain  the  installation  ceremony. 

In  closing  this  brief  report,  the  undersigned  would  return  his  thanks  to  the  Rep- 
resentatives of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland,  for  their  very  liberal  and 
hospitable  entertainment.  The  ent~re  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States  was  one  of  harmony  and  usefulness,  and  their  deliberations  are  calculated 
to  extend  the  beneficial  influence  of  our  beloved  Order,  throughout  the  entire  ju- 
risdiction. The  only  cause  to  mar  the  interest  of  the  session,  was  the  sad  an- 
nouncement of  the  death  of  Grand  Representative  Edwin  P.  Hunter,  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  of  Virginia,  who  after  attending  the  session  for  a  few  days,  was  sud- 
denly'cut  down  in  his  usefulness,  and  the  Order  is  thus  deprived  of  one  of  its  most 
distinguished  members,  by  a  dispensation  of  Divine  Prbvidence. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 

P.  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Representative. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  nomi- 
nation of  officers  for  the  ensuing  year,  when  the  following  nom- 
inations were  made : 


1855.J          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  231 

For  Grand  Patriarch— G.  H.  P.  Wallace  of  No  18. 

for  Grand  High  Priest— G.  S.  VV.  Jackson  of  No.  18,  E.  G.  Storer  of  No. 
1,  and  J.  Phelps  of  No.  2. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden — J.  Phelps  of  No.  2. 

For  Grand  Scribe — G.  S.  Thomas  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Treasurer — G.  T.  Bishop  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden — Patriarchs  S.  B.  Gorham  and  S.  H.  Harris  of  No. 
1,  H.  W.  Hubbard  of  No.  18,  E.  Hall  of  No.  16,  N.  Chandler  of  No.  1,  W.  H. 
W.  Warner,  S.  S.  Bedient  of  No.  5. 

Patriarchs  James  Phelps  and  E.  G.  Storer  declined  the  nom- 
ination for  Grand  High  Priest,  and  Patriarch  S.  B.  Gorham 
declined  the  nomination  for  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  bills  ordered  to  be  paid  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  having  examined  the  following:  bills,  do  report 
them  correct: 

Wm.  H.  Stanley's  bill,  $10.50 

C.  J.  Gruman's          " 1200 

Chas.  Bradley's       " 8.00 

L.  A.  Thomas's        " 51.69 

T  J.  Stafford's         " 14.50 


$91.69 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 

0.  UTLEY,          (  Committee  on 
S.  S.  BEDIENT,  $    Finance. 

The  Committee  on  the  state  of  the  order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  undersigned,  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  were  re- 
ferred the  reports  of  subordinates  for  the  past  year,  beg  leave  respectfully  to 
report,  that  they  have  examined  the  reports  of  Nos.  1,  3,  5,  8,  9,  16, 18  and  19, 
for  the  term  ending  July  5th,  185i,  and  find  them  correct,  with  the  exception 
of  those  of  Nos  5,  16  and  18,  which  wure  deficient  in  seals.  There  are  no 
reports  for  that  term  from  Nos.  2,  6,  10,  13,  14,  15,  17,  20. 

We  have  also  examined  the  reports  of  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  5,  6,  8,  9,  15,  16,  19  and 
20,  for  the  term  ending  January  3d,  1855,  and  find  them  correct,  with  the  ex,- 
ception  of  those  of  Nos.  15,  18  and  20,  which  are  deficient  in  seals.  There 
are  no  reports  from  Nos.  10,  13, 14  and  17,  for  this  term. 

The  Grand  Encampment  will  observe  that  there  have  been  no  reports  from 
Nos.  10,  13,  14  and  17,  for  the  past  year. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 

SAMUEL  LYNES.) 

H.  W.  HUBBARD,  \  Committee. 

N.  CHANDLER,     ) 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 
To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  1.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Grand 


232  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment,  [Feb. 

Treasurer,  find  the  same  correct,  and  there  remains  in  his  hands  Forty-one 
dollars  and  Seventy-six  cents  ($41.76)  to  be  carried  to  new  account. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 


B.  BEECHER,  Jr.,  1 

0.  UThEY,  >  Com.  oj 

S.  S.  BEDIENT,      ) 


Finance. 


The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  and  Grand  Representative,  submitted  the  following 
report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  P.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

The  special  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Patriarch,  and  also  the  report  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States,  would  recommend  that  so  much  of  said  reports 
as  refers  to  the  mergence  of  the  two  branches  of  our  Order,  be  referred  to  a 
special  committee  of  three  ;  and  in  connection  with  said  mergence,  they  would 
also  recommend  that  said  committee  take  into  consideration  the  expediency 
of  amending  the  By-Laws  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  by  making  the  price  to 
be  paid  as  charter  fee,  ten  dollars,  instead  of  thirty,  and  that  the  fees  for  ad- 
mission and  dues  to  subordinate  Encampments,  shall  be  left  with  said  En- 
campments. Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  H.  HARRIS,      ) 

G.  K.  ST1LLMAN,  >  Committee. 

E.  HALL,  ) 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  the  Committee  recom- 
mended, Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storerof  No.  1,  James  Phelps  of  No. 
2,  and  Origen  Utley  of  No.  6. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  having  considered  the  subject  of  paying  the 
mileage  of  Grand  Officers,  do  recommend  that  the  practice  be  discontinued. 
They  would  therefore  submit  the  following  resolution. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H  and  C. 

0.  UTLEY,          \  Committee 
S.  S.  BEDIENT,  $  on  Finance. 

Resolved,  That  the  practice  of  paying  mileage  to  the  Grand  Officers  be 
hereafter  discontinued. 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  election  of  officers. 
The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Patriarchs  Cunningham  and 
Utley,  tellers. 

On  ballotting  for  Grand  Patriarch,  G.  H.  P,  J.  Wallace  of 
No.  18  was  unanimously  elected  and  so  declared. 

On  ballotting  for  G.  High  Priest,  G.  S.  W.  Jackson  received 
14  votes,  and  Patriarch  E.  G.  Storer  5.  Patriarch  Jackson  of 
No.  18  was  thereupon  declared  to  be  elected  Grand  High  Priest 
for  the  year  ensuing. 


1855.J  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  233 

On  ballotting  for  Grand  Senior  Warden,  G.  J.  W.  Phelps 
was  unanimously  elected  and  so  declared, ';r,.  'j 

Grand  Scribe  Thomas  and  Grand  Treasurer  Bishop  were  re- 
elected. 

On  ballotting  for  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Patriarch  Harris  of 
No.  1  received  13  votes,  Scattering  6.  Patriarch  Harris  was 
declared  elected. 

The  Committee  thereon  presented  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut. 

The  special  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  reports  of  the 
M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  and  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  as  relates  to  the 
merger  of  the  patriarchal  and  subordinate  branches  of  the  Order,  have  had 
the  subject  under  consideration,  and  beg  leave  to  offer  the  following  report, 
viz : — 

The  committee  are  of  opinion,  with  the  limited  amount  of  time  and  atten- 
tion they  have  been  able  to  bestow  on  the  subjects  referred  to  them,  that  a 
merger  of  the  two  branches  of  the  Order  is  inexpedient  and  impracticable, 
and  they  therefore  recommend  that  the  same  be  not  done,  and  that,  the  R.  W. 
Grand  Representative  from  this  body  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States 
be  requested  to  give  his  vote  and  use  his  influence  against  the  same. 

The  committee  also  recommend  the  amendment  of  Art.  I,  Sec.  2d,  of  the 
By-Laws  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  in  relation  to  the  price  of  charters, 
by  striking  out  the  word  "  thirty,"  and  inserting  "  ten." 

The  committee  also  recommend  the  amendment  of  the  Constitution  for 
Subordinate  Encampments,  by  erasing  in  Sec.  2d  of  Art.  II,  the  words, "  which 
shall  not  be  less  than  six  dollars,"  leaving  it  at  the  option  of  each  Encamp- 
ment to  fix  its  own  rate  of  initiation  fees. 

We  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolutions. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 

E.  G.  STORER,     ) 

JAMES  PHELPS,  >  Committee. 

0.  UTLEY,  ) 

Resolved,  That  the  1st  Sec.  of  Art.  II,  of  the  By-Laws  of  the  Grand  En- 
campment, be  and  hereby  is  amended,  by  striking  out  "  thirty,"  and  inserting 
"  ten"  dollars  as  the  charter  fee. 

Resolved,  That  the  2d  Sec.  of  Art.  II,  of  the  Constitution  for  Subordinate 
Encampments  be  amended  by  striking  out  the  words,  "  which  shall  not  be  less 
ban  six  dollars  " 

The  Grand  Officers  were  then  installed  by  the  Grand  Patri- 
arch in  ample  form.  Patriarch  Lucius  Peck  of  No.  1  was  ap- 
pointed Grand  Guardian. 

The  following  resolution  was  offered  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  directed  to  lay  a  per  capita  tax  on  each 
member  of  Subordinates,  sufficient  to  meet  the  expenses  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment for  the  coming  year. 

After  some  discussion,  the  resolution  was  amended  by  sub- 
stituting the  following  resolution,  and  as  amended  it  was 
adopted  : 

30 


234  Proceeding's  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand.  Scribe  be  empowered  to  make  an  assessment  on  the 
Subordinate  Encampments,  to  meet  the  expenses  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  not 
exceeding  25  centa  for  each  member. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  and  the  same  are 
hereby  presented  to  P.  G.  P.  Frangois  Turner,  for  the  faithful  and  dignified 
manner  in  which  he  has  presided  over  this  body  for  the  past  year. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  Art.  V,  Sec.  2,  of  the  Constitution  for  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments, be  amended  by  striking  out  the  following:  —  "  But  in  no  case  shall  the 
amount  per  week  exceed  one  half  the  amount  of  dues  paid  per  year." 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Conn. 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  having  discovered  an  error  in  the  settlement  of 
the  Grand  Treasurer's  account,  July,  1849,  would  recommend  the  adoption  of 
the  following  resolution. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C. 

0.  UTLEY,         )  Com.  on 
S.  S.  BEDIENT,  )  Finance. 

Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  one  dollar  be  refunded  to  the  Grand  Treasurer) 
for  an  error  that  occurred  in  the  settlement  of  his  account,  July,  1849. 

The  Grand  Representative  then  gave  instruction  in  the  work 
of  the  Encampment. 

After  which,  no  other  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment was  closed  in  ample  form,  and  adjourned  without  day. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


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Grand  Treasurer's  Report. 


235 


GRAND  TREASURER'S  ACCOUNT. 


Grand  Encampment  of  Conn.  1. 0. 0  F.  in  ac'ct  with  S.  Bishop,  G.  T. 


1864. 

Feb.  14,  To  Cash  paid  E.  Curtiss,  G.  S. 

"  "  "  P.  Cunningham,  G.  P. 

"  "  "  C.  C.  Jackson, 

"  "  "  John  Wallace, 

"  "  "  Rent, 

"  "  "  E.  Auger, 

11  "  "  T.  J.  Stafford, 

"  "  "  W.  H.  Stanley, 

"  "  L.  A.  Thomas,  G.  S. 


1P55. 
Feb. 


T.  J.  Stafford, 

Grand  Lodge  of  United  States, 

Balance  to  New  Account, 


1854. 

Feb.  14,     By  balance  of  Old  Account, 

1855. 

Feb.  19,       "  Cash  received  of  G.  S.  Thomas, 


DR. 

$3.80 
8.39 
3.00 
3.00 
5.00 
300 

12.00 
1.50 

68.37 

38.04 
60.00 
41.76 

$247.86 

CR. 

$169.26 

78.60 
$247.86 


236 


Reports  to  Grand  Encampment. 


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R.  V.  GRAND  EICAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F 

OF   THK 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL    SESSION,    1856, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  20,  1856. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session,  at  10  o'clock  A.  M. 

PRESENT : 

M.  W.  JOHN  "WALLACE  of  No.  18,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E.   C.  C.  JACKSON  of  No.  18,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  JAMES  PHELPS  of  No.  2,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 
R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS  of  No.  1,  Grand  Scribe, 
R.  W.  S.  BISHOP  of  No.  1,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.  W.  S.  H.  HARRIS  of  No.  1,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
W.  LUCIUS  PECK  of  No.  1,  Grand  Guardian, 

and  members  from  the  following  Encampments,  viz:  Nos.  1, 
2,  5,  6,  9,  16,  and  18. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  previous  session  was  dis- 
pensed with. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees, 
viz : 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr.  of  No.  18,  Prelate 
Demick  of  No.  1,  and  J.  W.  Pond  of  No.  15. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  A. 
Chichester  of  No.  5,  and  N.  C.  Hall  of  No.  1. 

Committee  on  Finance— Patriarchs  B.  Beecher,  Jr.  of  No.  1,  T.  W.  Badger  of 
No.  16,  and  Lucius  Peck  of  No.  1. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

31 


238  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined 
the  certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs  and  find  them  correct: 

Sassacus,  No.  1— L.  A.  Thomas,  S.  Bishop,  N.  C.  Hall,  S.  S.  Basset t,  B.  Beech- 
er,  Jr.,  S.  H.  Harris,  P.  Demick,  Lucius  Peck,  S.  B.  Gorham,  F.  Turner,  F.  Bots- 
ford,  S.  Oleeton,  S.  Tolles,  E.  G.  Storer,  T.  C.  Hollis,  H.  H.  Peck,  E.  P.  Church, 
P.  L.  Van  Houton,  W.  H.  Ellis. 

Oriental,  No.  2— J.  G.  Hayden,  James  Phelps,  Gardiner  K.  Dickenaon. 
Devotion,  No.  5 — A.  Chichester. 
Sowheag,  No.  6— H.  P.  Ransom. 
Kabaosa,  No  9 — P.  L.  Cunningham. 
Montevideo,  No.  15 — J.  W.  Pond. 
Oasis,  No.  16 — Thomas  W.  Badger,  Henry  B.  Sperry. 

Excelsior,  No.  18 — John  Wallace,  C.  C.  Jackson,  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr.,  R.  R. 
Wood. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

THOMAS  WALLACE,  Jr.,  ) 

J.  W.  POND,  \  Committee. 

P.  DEMICK,  ) 

The  following  candidates  were  then  introduced  and  in- 
structed in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree  : 

No.  1,  T.  C.  Hollis,  H.  H.  Peck,  E.  P.  Church,  P.  L.  Van  Houton;  No.  2,  G. 
K.  Dickenson  ;  No.  6,  H.  P.  Ransom ;  No.  16,  H.  B.  Sperry ;  No.  18,  R.  R.  Wood. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  hig  annual  report,  and,  on 
motion,  it  was  accepted  and  referred  to  a  special  Committee 
consisting  of  Patriarchs  P.  L.  Cunningham  of  No.  6,  J.  G. 
Hayden  of  No.  2,  and  S.  S.  Bassett  of  So.  1. 

Grand  Representative  Cunningham  presented  his  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  referred  to  the  Committee  appointed 
on  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report. 

The  following  report  of  the  Committee  on  Finance  was  ac- 
cepted, and  the  bills  ordered  paid : 

To  the  R.    W.  Grand  Encampment,   L  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  Finance  have  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Grand  Treasurer 

and  find  them  correct,  and  that  there  remains  in  his  hands  $12.35  to  be  carried 

to  new  account. 
They  have  also  examined  the  following  bills  and  find  them  correct : 

G.  B.  Baasett's  bill, $  2.00 

Storer  &  Morehouse, 16.56 

L.  A.  Thomas, 60.00 

Chas.  Bradley, 3.00 

$71.56 
Respectfully  submitted, 


THOS.  W.  BADGER,  (  Go™nittei \on 
LUCIUS  PECK,  f      Finance. 

On  motion,  the  Committee  on  Finance  were  directed  to  in- 
quire into  the  expediency  of  making  an  assessment  on  the 
various  subordinates. 

A  petition  was  received  from  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6, 


1856.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  239 

asking  leave  to  remove  from  Middletown  to  Portland.     Re- 
ferred to  Committee  on  tlie  State  of  the  Order. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the 
Grand  Patriarch  and  Grand  Representative,  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  special  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch and  Grand  Representative  would  respectfully  recommend: 

That  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  refers  to  the  more  general  diffu- 
sion of  information  pertaining  to  this  branch  of  our  Order  be  referred  to  a  com- 
mittee of  three ; — and  that  so  much  as  refers  to  the  mergement  and  reorganizing 
the  Degree  Lodges,  and  authorizing  the  Encampment  to  confer  the  five  Degrees, 
be  also  referred  to  a  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  of  the  report  of  the  Grand  Representative  as  refers  to  finance 
be  referred  to  a  Committee  of  three ;  and  that  so  much  as  refers  to  proposed 
amendments  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  be  re- 
ferred to  a  Committee  of  three. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 
P.  L.   CUNNINGHAM,  ) 
J.  C.  HAYDEN,  }•  Committee. 

S.  S.  BASSETT,  ) 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  Committee  on  Finance  having  taken  into  consideration  the  state  of  the 
finances  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Body,  beg  leave  to  offer  the  following  resolution  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  empowered  to  make  an  immediate  assess- 
ment on  the  subordinate  Encampments  sufficient  to  meet  the  present  indebted- 
ness; and  that  hereafter  he  draw  upon  the  subordinate  Encampments  at  the 
close  of  each  term  for  such  amount  as  will  defray  the  expenses  of  the  Grand  En- 
campment, said  assessments  to  be  levied  equally,  according  to  the  number  of 
members. 

B.  BEECHER,  Jr.         )  r        .... 
THOS.  W.  BADGER,  [  ««•""•«<••  on 
LUCIUS  PECK,  j       FlT 

The  Grand  Patriarch  announced  the  appointment  of  the  fol- 
lowing Committees : 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  refers  to  diffusion  of  informa- 
tion, Patriarchs  James  Phelps,  G.  K.  Dickenson,  and  H.  P.  Ransom. 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  refers  to  mergement,  Ac.,  Patri- 
archs F.  Botsford,  R.  R.  Wood  and  H.  B.  Sperry. 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  refers  to  finance,  Patriarchs  B. 
Beecher,  Jr.,  T.  W.  Badger,  and  Lucius  Peck. 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Representative's  report  as  refers  to  the  proposed 
amendments  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States ,  Patri- 
archs T.  C.  Hollis,  H.  H.  Peck,  and  S.  Cleeton. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  nomi- 
nation of  officers  for  the  ensuing  year,  when  the  following  nom- 
inations were  made : 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  G.  H.  P.  Jackson  of  No.  18. 
For  Grand  High  Priett,  G.  S.  W.  Phelps  of  No.  2. 
For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  G.  J.  W.  Harris  of  No.  1. 
For  Grand  Scribe,  G.  S.  Thomas  of  No.  1. 


240  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  G.  T.  Bishop  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Patriaichs  H.  H.  Peck  and  F.  Botsford    of  No.  1, 
H.  P.  Ransom  of  No.  6,  and  J.  G.  Hayden  of  No.  2. 
For  Grand  Representative,  G.  P.  Wallace  of  No.  18. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  a  resolution 
of  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6,  passed  July  9,  1855,  relative  to  the  removal  of 
said  Encampment  from  Middletown  to  Portland,  respectfully  report  that  they 
have  had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  would  recommend  the  adoption  of 
the  subjoined  resolution. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  H.  HARRIS,        )    n        ...  ., 

A.  CHICHESTER,  I  °°™m?*e,  °"  *he 
N.  C.  HALL,  {  State  °f  the  Order- 

Resolved,  That  whenever  the  R.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  shall  have  been  duly  no- 
tified that  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6,  at  a  meeting  duly  warned  for  that  pur- 
pose, shall,  by  a  major  vote,  decide  to  remove  the  location  of  said  Encampment 
from  Middletown  to  Portland,  he  be  authorized  to  cause  the  same  to  be  done. 

Patriarch  Cunningham  offered  the  following  resolutions, 
which  were  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  our  Grand  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States  be  requested  to  use  his  exertions  to  procure  the  passage  of  a  law  by  which 
members  of  a  subordinate  Encampment  may  retain  an  independent  membership 
in  the  Encampment  without  the  qualifications  of  being  a  member  in  good  stand- 
ing of  a  subordinate  Lodge. 

Resolved,  That  in  the  case  of  vacancies  in  the  elective  offices  of  a  subordinate 
Encampment,  and  all  qualified  members  refusing  to  accept  office,  the  Encamp- 
ment may  elect  royal  purple  members  to  office  ; — provided,  however,  that  a  dis- 
pensation be  obtained  from  the  proper  authority. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolutions  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  of  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Finance  having  taken  into  consideration  so  much  of  the  re- 
port of  the  Grand  Representative  as  refers  to  the  finances  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States,  beg  leave  respectfully  to  offer  the  following  resolutions. 

THOS.  W.  BADGER,  )  Committee  on 
LUCIUS  PECK,  J      Finance. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  be  advised  to  curtail 
their  expenses. 

Resolved,  That  our  representative  be  instructed  to  use  hia  efforts  to  procure 
a  repeal  of  the  law  whereby  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  pays  the 
mileage  and  per  diem  of  the  Grand  Representatives,  and  a  return  to  the  old 
method  of  each  Grand  Body  paying  its  own  representatives. 

Ths  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  relates  to  the  mergement  of  the  Degree  Lodge  into  the  Encampment  respect- 


1856.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  241 

fully  report  that,  after  a  careful  consideration  of  the  arguments  both  for  and 
against  the  adoption  of  this  mergement,  we  cannot  recommend  it  as  admissible. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

F.  BOTSFORD,  )  ~ 

R.  R.  WOOD,     \  Gomm*ttee- 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  undersigned,  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred 
the  reports  of  subordinates  for  the  past  year,  beg  leave  respectfully  to  report, 
that  they  have  examined  the  reports  of  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  5,  9,  15,  16,  18,  for  the  term 
ending  July,  1855,  and  find  them  correct,  with  the  exception  of  No.  15,  which  is 
deficient  in  seal,  and  of  No.  5,  which  has  neglected  to  give  the  names  of  sus- 
pended members,  of  which  there  are  ten.  There  are  no  reports  from  Nos.  8  and 
20.  Nos.  6  and  19  report  no  receipts. 

They  have  also  examined  the  reports  of  Nos.  1,  3,  5,  15,  16  and  18,  for  the 
term  ending  January,  which  are  correct.  Nos.  6  and  19  report  no  receipts. 
No.  20  reported  two  terms  in  one,  correct  except  seal  No  report  from  No.  8  for 
this  term. 

The  Grand  Encampment  will  observe  that  there  have  been  no  reports  from 
No.  8  for  the  year,  and  that  Nos.  6  and  19  report  no  receipts  of  any  kind. 


S.  H.  HARRIS,       )    n        ...          ., 
nT  7T  TT  4  T  T  I     Committee  on  the 

L\.  \j.    tlALiLi.  >  r.j    A        j-  ji      r\    j 

A.  CHICHESTER,  )  State  °f  tf>e  Order- 


The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  report  of  Most  Worthy 
Grand  Patriarch  as  relates  to  the  "  diffusion  of  information  pertaining  to  our 
Order,"  have  had  the  subject  under  consideration,  and  beg  leave  to  submit  the 
following  resolution. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 
JAMES  PHELPS,  ) 

G.  K.  DICKENSON,  Jr.  J-  Committee. 
H.  P.  RANSOM,  J 

Resolved,  That  for  the  purpose  of  diffusing  information  pertaining  to  the  Order 
it  is  expedient  that  the  Most  Worthy  Grand  Patriarch  visit  all  the  subordinate 
Encampments  in  this  jurisdiction  in  the  course  of  his  official  term 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

We,  your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Representative's 
report  as  refers  to  the  proposed  amendment  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States,  would  most  respectfully  report  that  in  their  opinion  the  mul- 
titude of  propositions  to  change  the  fundamental  laws  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  is  calculated  to  injure  the  Order  by  rendering  uncertain  and  un- 
stable the  laws  and  usages  which  guide  us,  and  to  produce  confusion  and  dispute. 
They  therefore  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolution. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

THOS.  C.  HOLLIS, 

HOMER   H.  PECK,  J-  Committee. 

SAM'L  CLEETON, 


242  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment. 

Resolved,  That  our  Grand  Representative  be  requested  to  use  his  influence  to 
prevent  any  change  in  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
until  such  time  as  the  Order  can  become  familiar  with  its  features  and  form  a 
judgment  of  its  adaptation  to  its  wants. 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  election  of  offi- 
cers, when  the  following  officers  were  chosen  for  the  year 
ensuing : 

C.  C.  Jackson,  Grand  Patriarch. 

James  Phelps,  Grand  High  Priest. 

S.  H.  Harris,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

J.  Wallace,  Grand  Representative. 

J.  G.  Hayden,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

The  officers  were  then  installed  in  ample  form  by  Grand 
Patriarch  Wallace. 

Patriarch  Turner  offered  the  following  resolution,  which  was 
unanimously  adopted. 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be,  and  the  same  are 
hereby  presented  to  P.  G.  P.  Wallace  for  the  fidelity  and  zeal  with  which  he  has 
discharged  the  high  office  of  Grand  Patriarch  of  this  Grand  Body,  and  also  the 
dignity  he  has  displayed  while  presiding  over  our  deliberations. 

No  other  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


R.  ¥.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F. 

OF  THE 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL   SESSION,    1857, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  17,  1857. 

The  R  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of 
Connecticut,  convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  0.  0.  JACKSON  of  No.  18,  Grand  Patriarch. 
M.  E.  JAMES  PHELPS  of  No.  2,  Grand  High  Priest. 
R  W.  S.  R  HARRIS  of  No.  1,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 
R.  W.  L.  A.  THOMAS  of  No.  1,  Grand  Scribe. 
R.  W.  S.  BISHOP  of  No.  1,  Grand  Treasurer. 
R.  W.  J.  G.  HAYDEN  of  No.  2,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 
R.  W.  JOHN  WALL  ACE  of  No.  18,  Grand  Representative. 
W.  T.  C.  HOLLIS  of  No.  1,  Grand  Guardian. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form  with 
the  usual  ceremonies. 

On  motion,  the  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  session  was 
deferred  until  after  the  initiation  of  new  members. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

Committee  on  Credentials — John  Wallace  of  No.  18,  E.  D.  Ritton  of  No.  6, 

5.  Bishop  of  No.  1. 

Committee  on  finance — B.  Beecher,  Jr.  of  No.  1,  Thoe.  W.  Badger  of  No.  16, 
W.  H.  Stanley  of  No.  1. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order— S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1,  O.  Utley  of  No. 

6,  W.  H.  Martindale  of  No.  9. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 


244  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

To  the  JR.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  the  State  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  respectfully  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have 
examined  the  following  certificates  and  find  them  correct: 

Sassacus,  No.  1— S.  M.  Weir,  Wm.  E.  Sanford,  T.  C.  Hollis,  Robert  A.  Ailing, 
Robt.  Sizer,  E.  P.  Church,  S.  Cleeton,  L.  L.  Beecher,  G.  W.  Judd,  L.  A.  Thomas, 
E.  Shelly,  S.  B.  Gorham,  E.  G.  Storer,  S.  Bishop,  B.  Beecher,  Jr.,  P.  Demick, 
S.  S.  Bassett,  N.  C.  Hall,  S.  H.  Harris,  Noah  Chandler,  F.  Turner,  C.  L.  Sage,  F. 
Botsford,  S.  Tolles,  L.  Peck,  I.  Judson,  H.  H.  Peck,  W.  H.  Stanley,  B.  L.  Van 
Houton,  Geo.  Crabtree,  M.  B.  Scott,  D.  E.  Burwell. 

Oriental,  No.  2 — James  Pbelps,  J.  G.  Haydeu. 

Sowheaff,  No.  6 — John  Avery,  0.  Utley. 

Kabaosa,  No.  9— W.  H.  Martindale. 

Oasis,  No.  16 — Thomas  W.  Badger. 

Excelsior,  No.  18 — John  Wallace,  C.  C.  Jackson. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

JOHN  WALLACE,  )  „        ... 

E.  D.  RITTON,        1  Committee  on 

S.  BISHOP,  )    Credential*. 

The  following  candidates  were  then  introduced  and  instruct- 
ed in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree : 

No.  1— Geo.  Crabtree,  M.  B.  Scott,  D.  E.  Burwell.  No.  6— John  Avery.  No. 
9— Wm.  H.  Martindale. 

The  minutes  of  last  session  were  then  read  and  approved. 

The  reports  of  subordinates  were  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  annual  report,  and,  on 
motion,  it  was  accepted  and  referred  to  a  special  Committee, 
consisting  of  Patriarchs  S.  Tolles,  J.  G.  Hayden,  D.  E.  Bur- 
well. 

Grand  Eepresentative  "Wallace  submitted  his  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  referred  to  the  Committee  raised  on  the 
Grand  Patriarch's  report. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted,  and  the  bills  ordered  to  be  paid : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  L  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  Committee  on  Finance  have  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Grand  Treas- 
urer, and  find  them  correct,  and  that  there  remains  in  his  hands  $21.79  to  be 
carried  to  new  account. 

They  have  also  examined  the  following  bills,  and  find  them  correct : — Chas. 
Bradley,  guardian,  $3.  W.  H.  Stanley,  $3. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

B.  BEECHER,  Jr.,  ) 
THOS.  W.  BADGER,  [ 
W.  H.  STANLEY,  ) 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Vonnecticut : 
The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  have  examined  the  reports  of  the 


1857.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  245 

following  subordinates  for  July,  1856,  and  Jan.,  1857,  viz.,  Nos.  1,  2,  8,  6,  9,  16, 
and  18. 

Nos.  1,  2,  8,  6,  and  16  they  find  correct.  No.  9  is  wanting  in  the  seal  of  the 
Encampment,  and  is  not  signed  by  its  officers.  No.  18  is  wanting  in  seal 

The  January  report  of  No.  9  is  correct  with  the  exception  of  wanting  the 
seal 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

S.  B.  GORHAM,  ) 

O.  UTLEY,  I  Committee. 

W.  H.  MARTINDALE,  \ 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
of  Officers,  when  the  following  nominations  were  made: 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  G.  H.  P.  James  Phelps. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  G.  J.  W.  S.  H.  Harris. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  G.  J.  W.  J.  G.  Hayden. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  Lucius  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  S.  Bishop. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  T.  W.  Badger,  T.  C.  Holies,  B. 
Beecher,  Jr.,  S.  Tolles. 

The  special  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of 
the  Grand  Patriarch  and  Grand  Representative,  submitted 
the  following : 

To  the  K.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  special  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  and  Grand  Representative,  would  respectfully  recommend, 

That  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  refers  to  Deputy  Grand 
Patriarchs  be  referred  to  a  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  as  refer  to  the  expenditures  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  and  the  amendment  of  the  Constitution,  offered  by  P.  G.  Sire  Kennedy.be 
referred  to  a  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  of  the  report  of  the  Grand  Representative  as  refers  to  the  in- 
stallation of  officers  in  subordinate  Encampments,  be  referred  to  a  Committee  of 
three. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 
S.  TOLLES, 

J.  G.  HAYDEN,      \-  Committee. 
D.  E.  BURWELL, 


LL,  j 


On  motion,  the  report  was  accepted,  and  the  following  Com- 
mittees appointed  thereon : 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  refers  to  D.  G.  Patriarchs — 
Patriarchs  T.  C.  Holies  of  No.  1,  Thos.  W.  Badger  of  No.  16,  M.  B.  Scott  of 
No.  1. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  the  amendment  of  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States— Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  J.  G.  Hayden  of 
No.  2,  John  Wallace  of  No.  18. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  the  report  of  the  Grand  Representative — Patriarchs 
F.  Turner  of  No.  1,  J.  Phelps  of  No.  2,  John  Avery  of  No.  6. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  election,  when 
the  following  officers  were  chosen  for  the  year  ensuing : 


246  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

James  Fhelps,  Grand  Patriarch. 

S.  H.  Harris,  Grand  High  Priest. 

J.  G.  Hayden,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

S.  Tolles,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 
The  Grand  Officers  were  then  installed  in  ample  form. 
The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted,  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 
The  Finance  Committee  having  taken  into  consideration  the  finances  of  this 

E.  W.  Grand  Body,  beg  leave  to  offer  the  following  resolution: 
Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  authorized  to  levy  assessments  upon  the 

several  subordinates  in  this  jurisdiction  sufficient  to  meet  the  current  expenses 

of  the   Grand   Encampment,   and    that    the  first    assessment  be  immediately 

raised. 

BENJ.  BEECHER,      ) 

THOS.  W.  BADGER,  V  Committee. 

W.  H.  STANLEY,       ) 

The  following  amendment  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  was  offered,  and  laid  on  the  table  till  the  next 
session : 

Amend  Art.  VI.,  Sec.  6,  by  erasing  all  after  the  word  Encampment,  in  second 
line,  and  adding  the  following — "a  pro  rata  assessment  on  the  number  of  its 
members  sufficient  to  defray  the  expenses  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  to  be  levied 
by  the  Grand  Scribe." 

SAMUEL  B.  GORHAM  of  No.  1, 
JOHN  WALLACE  of  No.  18. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  presented  to  P.  G. 
Patriarch  C.  C.  Jackson  for  the  faithful  discharge  of  his  duties,  and  for  his  urbane 
and  gentlemanly  bearing  while  presiding  over  this  Right  Worthy  Grand  Body. 

The  following  report  was  accepted,  and  the  resolution 
adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  special  Committee  appointed  on  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  relates  to  the  amendment  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  resolution. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  H.  HARRIS,         ) 

J.  G.  HAYDEN,       V  Committee. 

JOHN  WALLACE,  ) 

Resolved,  That  our  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States 
be  instructed  to  vote  for  the  amendment  to  the  Constitution  of  that  Grand  Body, 
offered  by  Grand  Sire  Kennedy,  or  any  other  proposition  tending  to  lessen  the 
expenses  of  that  body. 

The  following  report  was  accepted,  and  the  resolution 
adopted : 


1 857.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  247 

To  the  R.  W.  Or  and  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  re- 
port as  refers  to  D.  G.  Patriarch's,  beg  leave  to  offer  the  following  resolution. 

T.  C.  HOLLIS,  ) 

M.  B.  SCOTT,  V  Committee. 

THOS.  W.  BADGER, ) 
Resolved,  That  any  D.  G.  P.  failing  to  make  his  report  to  the  Grand  Patriarch 

before  the  first  day  of  February  in  each  year  shall  be  excluded  from  a  seat  in  this 

R.  W.  Grand  Body. 

The  following  report  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  subject  of  installation  of  officers, 
before  the  returns  are  made  to  the  Grand  Bodies,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  resolu- 
tion of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  as  we  think  there  is  no  getting 
over  or  around  it. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  officers  of  subordinate  Lodges  and  Encampments  shall  not 
be  installed  nor  furnished  with  the  semi-annual  pass  word,  unless  the  reports, 
returns,  and  moneys  due  from  such  Lodges  and  Encampments  to  their  respective 
superior  jurisdictions  be  actually  in  transit  to  the  proper  destination." 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

FRANCOIS  TURNER,  )  „        ... 
JOHN  AVERT,  \  °' 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form,  and  adjourned  without  day. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


E.  V.  GEAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0.  0.  J. 

OF    THE 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL  SESSION,  1858, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  16,  1858. 

The  R  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of 
Connecticut,  convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session. 

PKESENT  : 

M.  W.  JAMES  PHELPS,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  E.   S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  High  Priest. 

R.  W.  J.  G.  HAYDEN,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

R.  W.  L.  A.  THOMAS,   Grand  Scribe. 

R.  W.  S.   BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer. 

R.  W.  S.  TOLLES,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form,  with 
the  usual  ceremonies. 
The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

On  Credentials — Patriarchs  C.  C.  Jackson  of  No.  18,  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1, 
and  G.  K.  Dickenson,  Jr.,  of  No.  2. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  B.  Beecher  of  No.  1,  P.  L.  Cunningham 
of  No.  9,  and  C.  L.  Sage  of  No.  1. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  and  Wm.  H. 
Stanley  of  No.  1,  and  James  R.  Post  of  No.  2. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  have  examined  the  certificates  of  the  following 
P.  C.  Patriarchs  and  P.  H.  Priests,  and  find  them  correct: 


1858.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  249 

Sassacus,  No.  1— P.  C.  Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer,  C.  L.  Sage,  M.  B.  Scott,  Geo. 
Crabtree,  S.  M.  Wier,  Samuel  Cleeton,  D.  E.  Burwell,  F.  Botsford,  S.  H.  Harris, 
B.  Beecher,  S.  B.  Gorham,  S.  Bishop,  L.  A.  Thomas,  W.  H.  Stanley,  Edward  A. 
Burgess.  P.  H.  Priests  T.  C.  Hollis,  S.  To'lles,  F.  Turner,  A.  G.  Shears,  Alfred 
W.  Phelps,  S.  T.  Scott. 

Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2— P.  C.  Patriarchs  James  Phelps,  Gardiner  K. 
Dickenson,  Jr.,  J.  G.  Hayden,  James  R.  Post. 

Kabaosa  Encampment,  No.  9 — P.  C.  Patriarch  P.  L.  Cunningham. 
Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18 — P.  H.  Priest  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr.  P.  C  Patri- 
archs R.  R.  Wood,  C.  C.  Jackson,  D.  W.  Boyd. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C, 

C.  C.  JACKSON, 
S.  B.  GORHAM, 
G.  K.  DICKENSON,  JR. 

The  following  candidates  were  then  introduced  and  in- 
structed in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree  by  the  Grand 
High  Priest,  and  took  their  seats  as  members : 

No.  1,  Patriarchs  A.  G.  Shears,  Alfred  W.  Phelps,  Edward 
A.  Burgess,  S.  T.  Scott. 

No.  2,  James  R  Post. 

The  minutes  of  last  session  were  then  read  and  approved. 

On  motion,  Patriarchs  S.  B.  Gorham  and  M.  B.  Scott  of 
No.  1,  and  J.  R.  Post  of  No.  2,  were  appointed  a  Committee 
to  bring  forward  the  unfinished  business  of  last  session. 

The  reports  of  subordinate  Encampments  were  submitted 
to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report : 

R.  W.  Officers  and  Brethren  : 

We  have  again  convened  in  Annual  Grand  Communication,  to  review  the  con- 
dition of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order  during  the  past  year,  and  to  delib- 
erate upon  and  legislate  with  a  view  to  its  prosperity  and  usefulness  for  the 
future. 

While  it  is  a  source  of  regret  to  be  compelled  to  admit  that  the  past  has  not 
been  a  year  of  advancement  in  the  numerical  force  of  this  superior  branch  of 
Odd  Fellowship,  yet  it  is  highly  gratifying  to  be  able  to  reflect,  that  in  the 
amount  of  revenue,  and  the  ability  for  discharging  the  important  trust  reposed  in 
it,  it  is  fully  equal  to  the  exigencies  which  press  upon  it ;  and  an  examination  into 
the  condition  of  its  vital  statistics  demonstrates  that  these  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments which  maintain  their  organization,  are  in  no  degree  less  efficient,  or  less 
capable,  than  heretofore  of  fulfilling  their  legitimate  obligations. 

From  the  nature  of  surrounding  circumstances,  we  must  reasonably  expect  the 
patriarchal  tents  to  embrace  a  comparatively  small  proportion  of  the  Order  at 
large;  and  while  this  is  so,  it  is  an  agreeable  fact  which  has  attracted  the  atten- 
tion of  us  all,  that  this  proportion,  whether  greater  or  less,  includes  a  large  num- 
ber of  those  who  adhere  to  the  Order  from  a  sincere  love  of  its  principles — a 
devoted  attachment  to  its  forms  and  usages,  and  a  steadfast  determination  to 
stand  by  them  through  evil  as  well  as  good  report. 

The  record  of  my  official  acts  during  the  year  is  necessarily  brief,  from  the 
fact  that  little  has  been  required  of  me  to  perform.  I  caused  to  be  recommis- 
sioned  the  several  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs  who  had  held  these  offices  during  the 
preceding  year,  and  have  no  reason  to  doubt  but  that  they  have  all  faithfully 
discharged  the  duties  which  have  devolved  upon  them,  with  the  exception  that 
they  have  failed  to  report  to  me  in  pursuance  of  the  resolution  of  the  last  session 


250  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

of  this  R.  W.  Body.  For  this  apparent  breach  of  duty  they  perhaps  ought  to  be 
held  excusable,  from  the  fact  that  the  proceedings  of  the  last  session  have  not 
been  published  and  distributed,  for  the  want  of  funds  in  the  treasury  which  could 
have  been  properly  appropriated  for  that  purpose.  And  in  this  connection  I 
take  the  liberty  to  earnestly  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  proper  measures  to 
raise  the  necessary  revenue  to  discharge  the  existing  indebtedness  of  the  Grand 
Encampment,  procure  the  publication  of  the  proceedings  of  the  two  last  sessions, 
and  defray  the  ordinary  expenses  of  the  current  year. 

I  am  informed  we  are  in  arrears  to  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  for  his  salary, 
which  deficiency  ought  to  be,  and  I  trust  will  be,  promptly  provided  for.  He  has 
with  great  fidelity  and  punctuality  discharged  the  duties  of  his  office,  which  have 
involved  no  small  degree  of  care  and  labor  ;  and  he  should  not  be  required  or 
expected  to  perforrn  this  duty  without  a  reasonable  and  satisfactory  compensation 
for  that  important  and  indispensable  service. 

I  am  not  aware  of  the  precise  amount  needed  to  place  the  Grand  Encampment 
in  easy  and  unembarrassed  financial  circumstances,  but  that  information  will 
doubtless  be  communicated  by  the  Grand  Scribe,  who  is  familiar  with  statistics 
on  that  subject.  But  whether  that  sum  be  greater  or  less,  I  trust  the  requisite 
method  will  be  pursued  to  discharge  all  our  obligations  for  the  past  and  present, 
and  meet  our  necessary  current  demands.  The  Representative  Tax  "was  at  the 
last  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  raised  from  fifty  dollars  to 
seventy-five  dollars,  which  of  course  adds  twenty-five  dollars  to  our  necessary 
current  yearly  disbursements.  The  funds  of  the  subordinate  Encampments  can- 
not be  so  properly  applied  in  any  other  manner,  as  in  that  of  liberating  the 
Grand  Encampment  from  its  embarrassed  circumstances,  and  I  think  it  is  their 
first  duty,  as  I  doubt  not  they  will  esteem  it  their  highest  privilege,  to  contribute 
from  their  ample  substance,  with  cheerful  alacrity,  what  shall  be  required  of  them 
for  that  laudable  purpose. 

There  may  be  some  diversity  of  opinion  as  to  the  most  proper  and  equitable 
mode  in  which  the  finances  of  this  body  shall  be  relieved,  and  I  leave  it  to  your 
wisdom  to  devise  that  plan,  whether  by  per  capita  assessment  or  otherwise,  which 
shall  in  your  judgment  be  best  adapted  to  accomplish  the  purpose. 

The  resolution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  increasing  by  thirty- 
three  and  a  third  per  cent,  the  Representative  Tax,  was  adopted  as  the  most 
practicable  mode  of  removing  the  financial  pressure  which  had  become  burden- 
some upon  that  R.  W.  Grand  Body.  But  while  it  essentially  relieved  them  of 
their  burden,  it  directly  tended  to  add  to  the  weight  which  was  already  bearing 
down  the  smaller  and  weaker  of  the  State  Grand  Lodges  and  Encampments,  and 
in  this  jurisdiction,  and  particularly  by  this  Body,  is  severely  felt;  and  I  submit 
to  you  the  question  whether  it  is  expedient  to  attempt,  through  your  Represen- 
tative, at  the  next  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  to  procure  a 
modification  or  repeal  of  that  resolution. 

A  resolution  was  also  adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  at 
their  last  session,  raising  a  special  Committee  to  revise  the  entire  secret  work  of 
the  Order,  and  prepare  and  report  to  the  next  session  a  plan  for  merging  the  de- 
grees ;  with  suitable  charges  and  lectures  which  would  be  appropriate  alter  such 
mergement.  This  scheme  is  understood  to  originate  with  the  large  jurisdiction 
of  Northern  New  York,  and  is  but  a  repetition  in  a  new  form  of  the  oft  proposed, 
and  as  oft  rejected,  project  of  annihilating  the  Patriarchal  branch,  with  perhaps  a 
greater  apparent  prospect  of  success  than  heretofore. 

If  some  practicable  plan  can  be  devised  which  will  really  be  productive  of 
good  to  the  Order  at  large,  and  not  oppressive  upon  the  smaller  jurisdictions,  it 
may  be  best  to  adopt  it;  but  in  all  such  fundamental  changes,  there  is  serious 
danger  that  if  relief  is  obtained  in  one  direction,  a  corresponding  injury  will  be 
inflicted  in  another ;  and  it  is  especially  to  be  apprehended  that  the  proposed 
project  will  involve  with  it  a  change  in  the  relative  representation  of  the  State 
Grand  Bodies  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  ;  and  we  may  very  justly 
fear  that  no  such  change  will  be  likely  to  take  place  except  at  the  expense  of  the 
smaller  jurisdictions. 


1858.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  251 

All  experience  proves  the  tendency  of  greater  and  more  powerful  States  and 
jurisdictions  to  encroach  upon  and  take  away  the  privileges  of  their  weaker 
neighbors  and  coordinates,  and  to  that  tendency  our  Order  furnishes  no  ex- 
ception. We  are  well  as  we  now  are,  and  ought  not  to  be  compelled  to  hazard 
the  consequences  of  a  radical  change  of  the  character  proposed,  or  indeed  any 
change,  that  may  involve  such  a  result  as  I  have  predicted;  and  I  respectfully 
suggest  the  propriety  of  instructing  your  Representative  upon  this,  and  the  last 
preceding  topic  to  which  I  have  alluded,  viz.,  the  increase  of  the  Representative 
Tax. 

On  the  14th  of  the  last  month,  in  company  with  Grand  Scribe  Thomas,  I  made 
an  official  visit  to  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  located  in  the  village  of  Bir- 
mingham, and  installed  their  officers  for  the  current  term.  The  visit  was  in  pursu- 
ance of  an  invitation  from  that  Camp,  which  is  the  only  subordinate  in  the  juris- 
diction from  which  I  have  received  a  like  formal  invitation.  It  gives  me  great 
pleasure  to  bear  testimony  to  the  thorough  efficiency  of  that  Encampment  in  the 
work  of  conferring  the  degrees,  and  the  zeal  and  whole  hearted  energy  displayed 
by  the  members  of  it  in  the  discharge  of  their  fraternal  duties.  While  it  num- 
bers within  its  spacious  tent  those  distinguished  and  active  brethren  who  now 
give  character  and  impulse  to  its  work,  there  can  be  no  doubt  but  that  it  will  be 
sustained  with  credit  to  itself  and  honor  to  the  jurisdiction,  and  will  long  continue 
to  be  what  its  fitly  selected  name  implies,  "  a  most  excellent  Encampment."  The 
ceremonies  of  the  interesting  occasion  were  succeeded  by. a  bountiful  entertain- 
ment entirely  characteristic  of  the  hospitable  patriarchs  of  "  Excelsior,"  and  I 
earnestly  pray  that  their  ''shadows,"  individually  and  collectively,  "may  never 
be  less." 

My  brethren,  this  branch  of  our  cherished  Order  has  seen  brighter  and  more 
prosperous  eras  than  the  present ;  yet  I  trust  no  one  for  that  reason  seriously  en- 
tertains the  idea  of  the  surrender  of  the  charter  of  this  Body,  and  the  voluntary 
abandonment  of  everything  under  it.  It  is  true,  the  shadows  of  adversity  have 
for  some  time  past  been  gathering  about  it,  and  the  darkness  of  a  perpetual  night 
seemed  to  be  preparing  to  brood  over  it.  You  are  now  its  guardians,  and  with 
yourselves  in  a  great  measure  rests  the  responsibility  of  its  maintenance.  Let 
not  that  responsibility  be  too  lightly  realized  or  insufficiently  appreciated.  Re- 
member that  seasons  of  adversity  are  propitious  for  making  preparation  for 
more  favorable  changes,  and  that  we  have  the  unfailing  promise,  that  "  those  who 
sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  gladness."  That  we  have  been  more  prosperous  in  time 

East,  furnishes  no  good  reason  for  discouragement.  Every  human  institution 
as  its  period  of  advancement  and  retrogression.  Even  the  divine  system  of 
Christianity  has  at  times  been  apparently  approximating  to  complete  extinction, 
while  literature,  the  arts  and  sciences,  the  civil  law,  and  theories  of  rational  civil 
government,  have  each  been  wrapped  for  ages  in  the  mantle  of  oblivion,  and  each 
has  subsequently  revived,  and  risen  with  new  power  and  beauty,  seemingly  in- 
vigorated and  made  resplendent  by  the  adversity  which  had  given  them 
repose. 

So,  I  trust,  it  will  be  with  our  institution.  The  good  seed  has  been  bountifully 
scattered  on  fruitful  soil,  and  by  the  blessings  of  our  Great  High  Priest  will  in 
due  time  produce  an  abundant  harvest,  "  even  an  hundred  fold."  Its  energies 
may  for  a  period  lie  dormant,'but  when  the  causes  of  its  present  apparent  decline 
shall  have  passed  away,  it  will  surely  come  forth  with  recuperated  power;  be- 
cause it  is  founded  in  that  Charity,  and  Hope,  and  Faith — in  that  Friendship,  and 
Love,  and  Truth,  which  are  divinely  enjoined  and  ordained  to  be  as  imperishable 
as  the  stars. 

Then  let  us  rally  to  our  Tents,  and  place  around  our  Camps  the  Patriarchal 
virtues  as  the  panoply  of  their  defense;  and  as  the  ancient  Patriarchs  of  Israel 
guarded  and  preserved  the  Sacred  Ark  of  the  Covenant,  so  let  us  cherish,  pro- 
tect, preserve,  and  perpetuate  our  sublime  ritual — our  mysterious  symbalry — our 
valuable  secrets — and  our  hallowed  altars. 

I  have  now  only  to  add  in  conclusion,  the  expression  of  my  sincere  gratitude 
for  the  official  honors  which  you  have  ao  liberally  bestowed  upon  me,  and  only  re- 


252  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

gret  that  my  efficiency  in  carrying  forward  the  benevolent  work  in  which  we  are 
engaged,  has  not  been  more  nearly  commensurate  with  them.  To  make  up  for 
the  deficiency,  as  far  as  may  be,  I  pledge  you  my  future  energies  in  the  cause,  and 
trust  we  may  yet  be  many  times  permitted  to  meet  together  in  annual  counsel, 
under  the  shadow  of  this  tent,  to  labor  for  and  advance  this  noble  enterprise. 
And  may  the  God  of  those  holy  Patriarchs,  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  who 
holds  in  his  hands  the  destiny  of  us  all,  watch  over  and  defend  us  and  our  insti- 
tution from  all  evil. 

JAMES  PHELPS,  Grand  Patriarch. 
ESSEX,  February  16th,  1868. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  was  referred  to  a 
special  Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs  D.  K  Burwell  and 
Wm.  H.  Stanley  of  No.  1,  and  G.  K.  Dickenson  of  No.  2. 

A  petition  of  sundry  Patriarchs  for  an  Encampment  to  be 
located  at  Hebron,  was  presented  and  referred  to  the  Commit- 
tee on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted,  and  the  bills  ordered  paid. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer 

find  the  same  correct,  and  that  there  remains  in  his  hands  fifteen  dollars  and 

seventy-nine  cents,  to  be  carried  to  new  account. 

The  Committee  recommend  the  payment  of  the  following  bills :  T.  J.  Stafford, 

$6.00  ;  Wm.  H.  Stanley,  $5.00  ;  Geo.  B.  Bassett,  $1.00 ;  Grand  Lodge  of  United 

States,  $50.00;  Chas.  Bradley,  $3.00 ;  E.  G.  Storer,  $1.00. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

B.  BEECHER,  )    ~        •„  , 

C.  L.  SAGE,     }  OommMte. 

The  special  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Grand 
Master's  report,  submitted  the  following,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

Your  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  able  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Patriarch,  beg  leave  to  report  that  they  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and  would 
recommend  that  so  much  as  relates  to  the  printing  of  the  proceedings  of  the  last 
two  sessions,  and  the  salary  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  be  referred  to  a  special  Commit- 
tee of  three. 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  the  representation  tax  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  United 
States,  be  referred  to  a  special  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  as  refers  to  the  resolution  passed  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  United 
States,  raising  a  special  Committee  to  revise  the  secret  work  of  the  Order,  be  re- 
ferred to  a  special  Committee  of  three. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

D.  E.  BURWELL,    ) 

W.  STANLEY,          \  Committee. 

G.  Z.  DICKENSON,  ) 

In  conformity  with  the  recommendation  of  the  Committee 
the  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

Committee  on  so  much  of  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  printing  pro- 
ceedings, <fec.— Patriarchs  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr.  of  No.  18,  A.  G.  Shears  and  S 
T.  Scott  of  No.  1. 


1858.]  Proceeding*  of  Grand  Encampment.  253 

On  BO  much  as  relates  to  Representation  tax — Patriarchs  C.  C.  Jackson  of  No. 
18,  S.  Tolles  of  No.  1,  J.  G.  Harden  of  No.  2. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  the  'revision  of  the  work — Patriarchs  G.  K.  Dicken- 
BOD,  Jr.  of  No.  2,  R.  R.  Wood  of  No.  18,  N.  Chandler  of  No.  1. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted : 

To  the  R    W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  minutes  of  the  last  annual  communi- 
cation for  the  purpose  of  bringing  up  unfinished  business,  would  report,  that 
they  find  an  amendment  to  the  Constitution  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  offered 
by  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1,  and  John  Wallace  of  No.  18,  as  follows: 

"  Amend  Art.  VI.,  Sec.  6,by  erasing  all  after  the  word  Encampment  in  second 
line,  and  adding  the  following — "  a  pro  rata  assessment  on  the  number  of  mem- 
bers sufficient  to  defray  expenses  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  to  be  levied  by  the 
Grand  Scribe." 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

S.  B.  GORHAM,  ) 

M.  B.  SCOTT,      V  Committee. 

J.  R.  POST,         ) 

On  motion,  the  amendment  to  Art.  VI.,  Sec.  6,  of  the  Con- 
stitution of  the  Grand  Encampment  was  unanimously  adopted. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
of  officers  for  the  ensuing  year,  when  the  following  nomina- 
tions were  made  : 

For  Grand  Patriarch— G.  H.  P.  S.  H.  Harris. 

For  Grand  High  Priest— G.  S.  W.  J.  G.  Hayden. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden— G.  J.  W.  S.  Tolles. 

For  Grand  Secretary — G.  S.  L.  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer — G.  T.  S.  Bishop. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden — Thos  Wallace,  Jr.  and  M.  B. 
Scott. 

For  Grand  Representative — P.  G.  P.  C.  C.  Jackson. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the  petition 
of  Patriarch  Lucius  J.  Hendee  and  six  other  Patriarchs,  praying  for  a  charter  for 
an  Encampment  to  be  located  in  the  town  of  Hebron,  County  of  Tolland,  respect- 
fully beg  leave  to  report : 

That  they  have  had  the  said  petition  and  accompanying  documents  under  con- 
sideration, and  are  of  opinion  that  the  good  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Or- 
der in  particular,  and  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  general,  would  be  promoted  by  the 
establishment  of  an  Encampment  at  the  said- location,  and  they  therefore  submit 
the  following  resolution. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

E.  G.  STORER,     ) 
JAMES  R.  POST,  V   Committee. 
W.  H.  STANLEY, ) 

Resolved,  That  the  prayer  of  the  petition  be  and  is  hereby  granted,  and  that  a 
charter  be  issued  in  due  form  for  an  Encampment  to  be  located  in  the  town  of 
Hebron,  to  be  known  by  the  name  of  Hebron  Encampment,  No.  21. 

32 


254:  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's 
address  as  relates  to  the  printing  of  the  proceedings  of  last  session,  and  the 
salary  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  respectfully  report  that  the  Grand  Scribe  be  author- 
ized to  draw  a  sum  sufficient  to  defray  the  expense  of  said  printing  and  the 
arrears  due  him. 

THOMAS  WALLACE,  JR.,  ) 

A,  G.  SHEARS,  >•  Committee. 

s.  T.  SCOTT,  } 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted,  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  that  part  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  re- 

EDrt  which  relates  to  the  appointment  of  a  special  Committee  in    the  Grand 
odge  of  the  United  States  to  revise  the  secret  work  of  the  Order,  and  to  take 
into  consideration  the  propriety  of  a  mergement  of  the  degrees,  beg  leave  to  sub- 
mit the  following  report: 

Whil«  the  Committee  would  recommend  a  cheerful  acquiescence  in  any  judiciou  s 
revision  of  the  secret  work  which  may  be  made  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  they  are  of  the  opinion  that  the  virtual  annihilation  of  the  Patri- 
archal order,  by  the  contemplated  mergement  of  the  degrees,  would  not  be  con- 
ducive to  the  highest  interest  of  the  Order.  They  would  therefore  submit  the 
subjoined  resolution. 

G.  K.  DICKENSON,  JR.,  ) 
ROBERT  R.  WOOD,         }•  Committee. 
N.  CHANDLER,  ) 

Resolved,  That  our  Grand  Representative  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  be  instructed  to  oppose  the  mergement  of  the  Patriarchal  into  the  subor- 
dinate branch  of  the  Order. 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  refers  to  the  action  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  in  raising  the 
representation  tax  from  fifty  to  seventy-five  dollars,  have  had  the  subject  under 
consideration,  and  are  of  the  opinion  that  it  is  unnecessary  to  take  any  action  in 
the  matter. 

Respectfnlly  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 
C.  C.  JACKSON,      ) 
SAMUEL  TOLLES.V  Committee. 
J.  G.  HAYDEN,       ) 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  election  of  offi- 
cers for  the  year  ensuing  : 

On  balloting,  the  following  officers  were  elected,  viz : 

S.  H.  Harris,  Grand  Patriarch. 

J.  G.  Hayden,  Grand  High  Priest. 

S.  Tolles,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

T.  Wallace,  Jr.,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

C.  C.  Jackson,  Grand  Representative. 


1858.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  255 

The  Grand  Officers  were  then  installed  in  ample  form  by 
G.  P.  Phelps. 

On  motion,  the  following  was  adopted  : 

WHEREAS,  Grand  Representative  John  Wallace,  by  severe  illness,  baa  been  unable 

to  present  his  report  to  this  Grand  Encampment,  therefore 

Resolved,  That  Grand  Representative  Wallace  have  leave  to  place  his  report 
on  file,  to  be  incorporated  in  the  proceedings  of  this  session,  whenever  his  health 
will  permit  him  to  prepare  the  same. 

Grand  Patriarch  Harris  appointed  Patriarch  G.  K.  Dick- 
enson  of  No.  2,  Grand  Guardian. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  hereby  tendered  to 
P.  G.  Patriarch  James  Phelps,  for  the  able  and  satisfactory  manner  in  which  he 
has  presided  over  ite  deliberations  and  discharged  the  duties  of  Grand  Patriarch 
for  the  past  year. 

P.  G.  Representative  Gorham  then  instructed  the  members  of 
the  Grand  Encampment  in  the  Patriarchal  work. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  adjourned  without  day,  and 
was  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


B.  V.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F, 


STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL  SESSION,  1859, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  15,  1859. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  at  2  o'clock  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Patriarch. 
M.  E.   J.  G.  HAYDEN,  Grand  High  Priest. 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  TOLLES,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 
R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 
R.  W.  S.  BISHOP,  Grand  Treaturer. 

Patriarch  O.  Utley  was  appointed  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
pro  tern. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form  with 
the  usual  ceremonies. 

The  reading  of  the  record  of  the  previous  meeting  was  de- 
ferred until  after  the  admission  of  candidates. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  D.  E.  Burwell  and  Wm.  H.  Stanley  of 
No.  1,  and  E.  D.  Ritton  of  No.  6. 

Committtce  on  Finance — Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  and  M.  B.  Scott  of  No.  1, 
and  0.  Utley  of  No  6. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order— Patriarchs  O.  Utley  of  No.  6,  G.  L. 
Townsend  of  No.  20,  and  George  Crabtree  of  No.  1. 


1859.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  257 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials,  having  examined  the  certificates  presented, 
find  the  following  Patriarchs  correct  and  entitled  to  seats  in  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, viz : 

From  Sassacu$,  No.  1 — P.  C.  Patriarchs  D.  E.  Burwell,  S.  T.  Scott,  Benj. 
Beecher,  S.  Bishop,  W.  H.  Stanley,  S.  B.  Gorham,  E.  G.  Storer,  L.  A.  Thomas, 
Geo.  Crabtree,  S.  H  Harris,  David  Botsford  ;  P.  H.  Priests  M.  B.  Scott,  Edwin 
Perkins,  Thomas  C.  Hollis,  Noah  Chandler,  Samuel  Tolles. 

Oriental,  No.  2 — P.  C.  Patriarchs  James  Phelps,  John  G.  Hayden. 

Devotion,  No.  5— P.  C.  Patriarch  E.  D.  Ritton. 

Sowheag,  No.  6 — P.  C.  Patriarchs  0.  Utley,  Chas.  A.  Newell ;  P.  H.  Priest 
Sam'l  B.  Wetmore. 

Anxantawae,  No.  20 — P.  C.  Patriarch  Geo.  L.  Townsend. 

Hebron,  No.  21— P.  C.  Patriarch  Jno.  G.  Page  ;  P.  H.  Priest  Orrin  C.  White. 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  then  admitted  and  instructed 
in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree  : 

Sassacut,  No.  1— P.  C.  Patriarch  D.  Botsford;  P.  H.  Priests  Edwin  Perkins, 
M.  B.  Scott. 

Sowheag,  No.  6 — P.  C.  Patriarch  Chas.  A.  Newhall ;  P.  H.  Priest  S.  B.  Wet- 
more. 

Assantawae,  No.  20 — P.  C.  Patriarch  George  L.  Towusend. 

Hebron,  No.  21— P.  C.  Patriarch  Jonathan  G.  Page ;  P.  H.  Priest  Orrin  C. 
White. 

The  record  of  proceedings  of  last  session  were  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

The  reports  of  subordinates  were  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following,  being  his  an- 
nual report : 

R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  L  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecting : 

We  are  again,  by  permission  of  the  Supreme  Grand  Patriarch,  assembled  within 
these  walls,  dedicated  to  the  sacred  principles  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth, 
to  take  counsel  together  and  to  devise  ways  and  means  to  promote  the  prosperity 
of  this  branch  of  Odd  Fellowship,  in  this  jurisdiction.  Since  we  last  met  here, 
another  year  has  passed  away — has  added  its  experience  to  the  past,  and  furnish- 
ed new  incentives  for  renewed  activity  and  increased  energy  in  the  noble  work 
we  have  associated  together  to  promote.  In  reviewing  our  blessings,  we  natu- 
rally turn  to  the  great  Author  of  them  all,  and  whilst  acknowledging  His  good- 
ness, recognize  our  dependence  on  Him  for  a  continuance  of  His  protecting  care 
and  guidance. 

That  the  Great  Patriarch  above  looks  approvingly  on  our  efforts  to  extend  the 
benign  principles  of  our  Order — principles  designed  to  promote  the  happiness 
and  social  well-being  of  the  human  race,  as  well  as  to  cultivate  the  noblest  feel- 
ings of  our  nature — we  have  reason  to  believe,  from  the  success  which  has  here- 
tofore crowned  our  efforts.  Let  us  not,  then,  despair  for  the  future,  but  buckle 
on  our  armor  for  renewed  exertions  in  the  cause  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth, 
trusting  that  our  efforts  will  meet  with  former  success,  and  that  the  Patriarchal 
branch  of  Odd  Fellowship  will  again  flourish  and  blossom  aa  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

For  several  years,  Odd  Fellowship  has  been  gradually  declining  in  Connecti- 
cut, until  the  number  of  Lodges  has  dwindled  from  eighty  to  about  half  that 


258  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

number.  Consequently,  it  has  been  impossible  to  sustain  several  of  the  En- 
campments in  this  jurisdiction,  and  their  charters  have  been  surrendered  ;  so  that 
we  now  number  only  eight  in  good  standing,  and  the  condition  of  some  of  these 
is  such  that  it  is  feared  they,  too,  will  soon  cease  to  exist.  It  becomes  us,  there- 
fore, if  possible,  to  devise  means  to  sustain  those  Encampments  now  struggling 
for  sustenance,  and  to  encourage  the  formation  of  new  ones,  or  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment will  soon  find  itself  without  the  constitutional  number  of  subordinates  re- 
quisite for  its  own  existence. 

My  official  acts,  during  the  past  year,  have  necessarily  been  very  limited — 
little  having  occurred  beyond  the  regular  duties  of  my  station. 

Soon  after  the  commencement  of  my  term  of  office,  on  consultation  with  our 
Right  Worthy  Grand  Scribe,  I  forwarded  commissions  to  the  requisite  number 
of  brothers  whom  I  thought  would  act  as  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs  of  their  re- 
spective Encampments — no  Encampment  having  notified  me  of  the  nomination 
of  a  brother  for  that  office,  as  recommended  by  resolution  of  this  Grand  Body. 

Reports  from  only  one  of  these  officers  have  been  received,  and  that  report 
came  to  hand  this  day.  It  is  to  be  hoped  that  hereafter  those  Patriarchs  who 
may  be  commissioned  as  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  will  make  their  reports  in 
season  for  the  Grand  Patriarch  to  form  some  estimate  of  the  condition  of  the  En- 
campments under  his  jurisdiction. 

It  will  be  recollected  that  at  the  last  session  of  this  Grand  Encampment  a 
charter  was  granted  to  the  requisite  number  of  Patriarchs  for  an  Encampment  to 
be  located  in  the  town  of  Hebron.  Early  in  April  last,  I  was  informed  that  our 
brother  Patriarchs,  who  were  to  spread  this  new  tent,  had  made  the  necessary 
arrangements,  and  were  ready  to  have  their  Encampment  instituted.  Accord- 
ingly, the  brothers  were  notified  of  the  time  the  Grand  Officers  would  meet  them 
for  that  purpose,  and  on  the  19th  of  April,  accompanied  by  Grand  Scribe  THOMAS, 
P.  C.  P.  WILLIAM  H.  STANLEY,  P.  H.  P.  ALONZO  G.  SHEARS,  and  Patriarch  LEWIS 
P.  MOREHOUSE,  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  I  proceeded  to  the  town  of 
Hebron,  and  instituted  their  Encampment,  under  the  name  of  "  HEBRON  ENCAMP- 
MENT, No.  21,"  and  installed  its  officers  for  the  term,  which  extended  to  January, 
1859.  The  officers  of  this  new  Encampment,  for  the  first  term,  were  as  follows: 
JONATHAN  G.  PAGE,  C.  P. ;  ORRIN  C.  WHITE,  H.  P. ;  HORATIO  W.  LITTLE,  S.  W. ; 
'  EZRA  L.  BACKUS,  Scribe  and  Treasurer  ;  Lucius  J.  HENDKE,  J.  W. 

Owing  to  a  severe  storm  on  the  afternoon  and  evening  Hebron  Encampment 
was  instituted,  no  brother*  were  admitted  to  the  mysteries  of  this  branch  of  Odd 
Fellowship.  This  was  much  regretted  by  the  Grand  Officers,  as  well  as  the 
members  of  the  Encampment.  Such  instruction,  however,  as  the  Grand  Officers 
were  able  to  give,  was  freely  imparted  and  cordially  received ;  and  from  the 
aptness  of  the  brothers  who  were  elected  to  office,  we  left  them  with  the  full  be- 
lief that  they  would  credibly  impart  the  mysteries  of  the  Encampment  degrees 
to  any  brothers  who  should  be  admitted  within  their  tent. 

From  the  moral  and  social  position  of  the  Patriarchs  who  formed  this  new  En- 
campment, and  their  zeal  for  the  principles  of  our  Order,  as  well  as  the  reputation 
of  the  Odd  Fellows  of  the  district  from  which  this  Encampment  is  expected  to 
be  sustained,  I  have  no  doubt  "Hebron  Encampment,  No.  21,"  will  take  a  high 
rank,  and  be  an  honor  to  itself,  as  well  as  to  this  Grand  Encampment. 

I  take  pleasure  in  saying,  that  on  thin  occasion  the  Grand  Officers  were  received 
with  open  hands  and  warm  hearts.  The  kindness  and  hospitality  extended  to 
us  by  our  brothers  of  Hebron  Encampment  will  long  be  remembered,  I  doubt 
not,  by  those  who  had  the  pleasure  to  be  present. 

At  the  regular  meeting  in  July  last,  assisted  by  G.  8.  W.  TOLLES,  I  installed 
the  Officers  of  Sassacus  Encumpment,  No  1.  This  Encampment  is  in  a  highly 
nourishing  condition.  The  greatest  harmony  and  good  feeling  prevails  among 
its  members,  and  the  only  strife  between  them  seema  to  be,  who  shall  most 
advance  and  best^promote  the  principles  of  our  universal  brotherhood. 

I  would  respectfully  call  your  attention  to  the  finances  of  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment It  is  well  known  to  many  of  you  that  the  Grand  Encampment  has  not 
been  able  to  meet  its  expenses  for  several  years  past.  The  Grand  Scribe  has  not 


1859.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  259 

received  any  part  of  his  salary  for  three  years.  This  ought  not  so  to  be.  So 
valuable  an  officer  should  be  paid  for  his  service*.  While  it  would  have  been 
better  to  have  devised  means  for  that  purpose  when  there  were  a  large  number  of 
Encampments  in  existence,  and  more  apparent  zeal  in  the  Order,  I  believe  it  is 
not  yet  too  late  to  testify  our  appreciation  of  his  invaluable  services  by  liquida- 
ting our  indebtedness  to  him.  I  would  recommend  this  subject  to  your  consid- 
eration. 

The  services  of  Grand  Scribe  THOMAS  have  been  so  often  alluded  to  and  com- 
mended by  my  predecessors,  as  well  as  by  distinguished  Officers  in  the  other 
branch  of  our  Order,  that  it  may  seem  an  act  of  supererogation  that  I  should 
allude  to  them.  I  cannot  refrain,  however,  from  testifying  my  obligations  to  him, 
and  my  appreciation  of  the  zeal,  industry  and  perseverance  he  has  ever  exhibited 
in  behalf  of  the  principles  and  objects  of  our  beloved  Order.  A  personal 
acquaintance  and  friendship  of  more  than  twenty-five  years'  standing,  and  an 
association  with  him  of  more  than  eighteen  years  in  the  cause  of  Odd  Fellowship, 
enables  me  to  judge  of  his  worth,  and  forbids  me  to  be  silent  on  this  occasion. 

The  report  of  the  Grand  Scribe  will  enable  you  to  form  some  estimate  of  the 
condition  of  the  several  Encampments  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  suggest  what 
legislation  is  necessary  for  keeping  our  tents  spread,  until  every  brother  in  Con- 
necticut has  had  an  opportunity  of  reposing  beneath  their  folds. 

I  have  been  favored  with  a  copy  of  the  proceedings  of  the  last  session  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  and  from  a  casual  glance  of  it,  I  notice  gome 
legislation  pertaining  to  the  Encampment  branch,  and  the  usual  number  of  amend- 
ments offered  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  tend- 
ing to  the  mergement  of  the  two  branches.  The  Report  of  our  Grand  Repre- 
sentative, however,  will  more  immediately  bring  to  your  notice  such  action  as  may 
be  necessary,  in  view  of  the  legislation  of  the  Supreme  Head  of  the  Order. 

Although  the  subject  of  mergement  has  been  frequently  before  the  Grand 
Ledge  of  the  United  States,  and  has  been  as  often  defeated,  yet  there  are  a  con- 
siderable number  of  the  Order  who  are  favorable  to  the  project,  and  will  use 
every  exertion  to  accomplish  their  ends.  It  may  be  advisable,  therefore,  for  this 
Grand  Encampment  to  again  express  its  opinion  on  this  subject.  I  would  recom- 
mend this  matter  to  your  consideration. 

Sassacue  Encampment,  No.  1,  at  its  regular  meeting  in  December,  passed  a  vote 
inviting  the  Grand  Officers  to  be  present  and  install  its  officers  in  January. 
Accordingly,  in  company  with  G.  8.  Warden  TOLLES  and  Grand  Treasurer 
BISHOP,  I  made  an  official  visit  to  that  Encampment,  and  installed  its  officers  for 
the  current  term.  We  were  deprived  of  the  pleasure  of  the  company  and  assist- 
ance of  Grand  Scribe  THOMAS,  in  consequence  of  his  temporary  illness.  On  this 
occasion  the  Grand  Officers  were  received  with  that  cordiality  and  good  feeling 
characteristic  of  the  brothers  of  this  Encampment  After  the  regular  duties  of 
the  evening,  the  brothers  present  partook  of  an  entertainment  provided  for  the 
occasion,  and  all  seemed  to  feel  that  it  was  good  for  them  to  be  there. 

Those  of  us  who  were  present  at  the  last  session  of  this  Grand  Encampment, 
missed  one  who,  for  some  years  past,  had  been  with  us  at  these  annual  meetings — 
and  we  were  then  pained  and  grieved  to  learn  that  his  pleasant  countenance  and 
warm  greeting  would  probably  no  more  meet  us  here;  that  his  musical  voice 
would  no  more  be  heard  in  this  sacred  Hall,  and  that  he  would  soon  be  summoned 
by  the  Supreme  Grand  Patriarch  to  render  his  final  account.  Our  anticipations 
were  soon,  alas !  sadly  realized.  But  a  few  days  passed,  and  the  soul  of  our  well- 
beloved  Brother,  P.  G.  Patriarch  JOHN  WALLACE  took  its  flight,  and  the  tidings 
of  his  death  came  to  us.  This  instance  of  mortality  seriously  affected  this  entire 
jurisdiction.  At  the  time  of  his  death,  Brother  WALLACE  was  Grand  Master  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  Connecticut.  The  disease  of  which  be  fell  a  victim,  was  con- 
tracted while  in  the  service  of  this  Grand  Encampment.  As  a  Representative  of 
this  Grand  Encampment,  he  attended  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  in  September,  1857,  and  while  in  Baltimore  he  was  attacked  with 
illness,  from  which  he  never  entirely  recovered. 

Brother  WALLACE  was  always  faithful  to  his  duties,  and  ever  watchful  of  the 


260  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.           [Feb., 

true  interests  of  our  Fraternity — he  was  a  yoorfOdd  Fellow.  His  manly  form,  un- 
obtrusive deportment,  and  benignant  demeanor,  are  vividly  stamped  on  my  mind. 
In  his  death, our  Order  has  sustained  a  great  loss  ;  but  we  have  the  consolation  of 
believing  that  he  has  gone  to  receive  his  reward,  and  that  his  memory  will  ever 
be  fresh  in  the  minds  of  his  brethren.  But  it  is  unnecessary  for  me  to  speak  his 
praise,  or  to  enlarge  upon  the  excellencies  of  his  character.  I  would,  however, 
recommend  some  suitable  expression  of  our  feelings  of  respect  and  affection  for 
his  memory. 

Before  closing  this  report,  permit  me.  Patriarchs,  to  tender  my  grateful 
acknowledgments  to  the  members  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  for  the  distin- 
guished honor  conferred  on  me  by  elevating  me  to  this  Chair,  and  for  their  kind- 
ness and  courtesy  since  I  have  been  an  Officer  of  this  Grand  Body.  It  was  not 
without  distrust  of  my  abilities  that  I  entered  upon  my  duties ;  but  knowing  that 
I  should  be  surrounded  by  Brothers  who  would  look  with  indulgence  upon  my 
imperfections,  and  that  the  mantle  of  charity  would  be  thrown  around  me,  I 
assumed  the  responsibilities  incident  to  the  high  and  important  station  of  Grand 
Patriarch,  with  the  full  confidence  that  my  short  comings  would  not  be  visited 
upon  me.  In  laying  aside  the  badges  of  Office,  I  shall  not  cease  in  my  devotion 
to  the  principles  and  requirements  of  our  Order,  and  while  life  lasts,  hope  ever 
to  be  found  discharging  the  duties  of  a  good  Odd  Fellow. 

Patriarchs : — That  all  the  business  of  this  session  may  be  conducted  in  the 
spirit  of  brotherly  love,  and  that,  whether  here  or  in  our  subordinates,  there  may 
be  no  strife,  but  that  noble  emulation  of  who  shall  most  advance  and  best  extend 
the  principles  and  objects  of  our  beloved  Order,  is  my  sincere  hope  and  desire. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Patriarch. 
NEW  HAVEN,  February  15,  1859. 

The  Grand  Patriarch's  report  was  accepted  and  referred  to  a 
special  Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  of 
No.  1,  G.  L.  Townsend  of  No.  20,  and  E.  D.  Ritton  of  No.  5. 

The  Grand  Representative  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  referred  to  the  same  Committee : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

Your  representative  to  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  would  re- 
spectfully report  that  he  attended  the  session  of  that  Grand  Body  held  in  Balti- 
more, September  20,  1858.  The  attendance  w»s  very  large,  there  being  Repre- 
sentatives from  thirty-nine  Grand  Lodges  and  seventeen  Grand  Encampments, 
two  new  Grand  Lodges  having  been  chartered  since  the  last  session,  viz  :  Kan- 
sas and  Nebraska.  On  the  second  day  of  the  session  the  following  officers  were 
elected  for  the  term  of  two  years: 

M.  W.  Grand  Sire,  Samuel  Craighead,  of  Ohio. 

R.  W.  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  E.  H.  Fitzhugh,  of  Virginia. 

R.  W.  Grand  Recording  and  Corresponding  Secretary,  J.  L.  Ridgely,  of  Mary- 
land. 

R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer,  Joshua  Vansant,  of  Maryland. 

The  following,  from  the  report  of  the  Grand  Secretary,  shows  the  condition  of 
the  Order. 

No.  of  Lodges 3,390 

No.  of  members 176,700 

Amount  of  revenue $1,223,685 

Amount  paid  for  charitable  purposes 440,259 

I  am  sorry  to  say  that  there  is  a  gradual  decrease  of  Lodges  and  members  in 
the  older  jurisdictions,  but  it  is  made  up  in  the  rapid  increase  of  the  West. 

The  several  Grand  Bodies  were  authorized  to  confer  upon  their  subordinates 
the  right  to  install  their  officers  in  public,  provided  that  the  ceremony  is  per- 


1859.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  261 

formed  by  one  or  more  of  the  Elective  Grand  Officers  of  such  Grand  Body — and 
provided  that  they  use  the  form  prescribed  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States. 

Your  attention  is  called  to  the  report  of  the  Committee  on  a  Grand  Celebration 
to  be  held  in  New  York  on  the  26th  day  of  April,  1859.  Also,  to  the  following 
resolution  offered  by  Representative  M'Auley : 

Resolved,  That  the  several  Grand  Bodies  be  requested  to  express  their  opin- 
ions, at  the  next  annual  session,  as  to  what  chauge,  if  any,  it  is  desirable  to 
make  in  the  representation  to,  or  meeting  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

Several  amendments  to  the  Constitution  were  laid  over  to  the  next  session, 
most  of  them  having  reference  to  change  of  representation  or  mergement. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

C.  C.  JACKSON. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Grand  Patriarch's 
report,  submitted  the  following,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  would 
respectfully  report,  that  they  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and  would  recommend 
that  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  the  condition  of  the  subordinate  En- 
campments in  this  jurisdiction  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the 
Order.  That  so  much  as  relates  to  the  indebtedness  of  the  Grand  Encampment 
be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance.  That  BO  much  as  relates  to  the  merge- 
ment, be  referred  to  the  Grand  Representative.  That  so  much  as  relates  to  the 
decease  of  Past  Grand  Patriarch  Wallace,  be  referred  to  a  special  Committee  of 
three. 

Respectfully  Mibinitted, 

K  G.  STORER,        ) 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  }•  Committee. 

K  D.  RITTON.          ) 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committee  on 
so  much  of  his  report  as  relates  to  the  decease  of  Past  Grand 
Patriarch  Wallace — Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  of  No.  1,  Chas.  A. 
Newell  of  No.  6,  and  M .  B.  Scott  of  No.  1. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  L  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  respectfully  beg  leave  to  submit  the 
following  report: 

Reports  have  been  received  for  the  term  ending  July  1st,  1858,  from  Nos.  1,  2, 
6,  20,  correct ;  No.  18  lacks  signature  of  Chief  Patriarch  and  seal.  For  the  term 
ending  January  1st,  1859,  reports  have  been  received  from  Nos.  1,  2,  5,  and  6, 
correct;  No.  18  lacks  seal  and  signature  of  Chief  Patriarch;  NOB.  20  and  21 
lack  seal. 

No  reports  have  been  received  from  the  other  Encampments. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

O.  UTLEY,  ) 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  V  Committee. 

GEO.   CRABTREE,  ) 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
>f  officers  for  the  ensuing  year,  when  the  following  nominations 
were  made : 


|i          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  Patriarchs  J.  G.  Hayden  and  S.' 
Tolles. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  Patriarchs  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr. 
and  M.  B.  Scott. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  Patriarchs  T.  C.  Hollis  and 
Chas.  A.  Newell. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  Patriarch  L.  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  Patriarch  S.  Bishop. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Patriarch  M.  B.  Scott. 

Before  proceeding  to  ballot,  the  following  Patriarchs  de- 
clined being  candidates,  viz : 

J.  G.  Hayden  for  Grand  Patriarch,  M.  B.  Scott  for  Grand 
High  Priest,  and  Chas.  A.  Newell  for  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

On  balloting,  the  following  Grand  Officers  were  elected  for 
the  year  ensuing : 

Samuel  Tolles,  Grand  Patriarch. 

Thomas  Wallace,  Jr.,  Grand  High  Priest. 

Thomas  C.  Hollis,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

Lucius  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

Samuel  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

M.  B.  Scott,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred  BO  much  of  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch's report  as  refers  to  the  finances  of  this  Grand  Body,  have  attended  to 
their  duty  and  beg  leave  to  report,  that  as  the  Grand  Scribe  ia  authorized  to  levy 
on  the  several  subordinates  of  this  jurisdiction  for  such  sum  as  may  be  necessary 
to  meet  the  current  expenses  of  this  Grand  Body,  your  Committee  would  respect- 
fully recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolution. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.  H.  and  C., 

E.  G.  STOKER,  ) 
0.  UTLEY,         V  Committee. 
M.  B.  SCOTT,    ) 

Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Body  earnestly  appeal  to  the  several  subordinates  to 
meet  promptly  any  call  the  Grand  Scribe  may  make  upon  them  for  aid  to  defray 
the  expenses  of  this  Grand  Body. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Graiid  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Grand  Representative 
respectfully  report,  that  they  have  examined  the  same,  and  would  recommend  it 
for  its  brevity  and  good  sense,  and  would  also  recommend  to  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment to  adopt  the  following  resolutions. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

E.  G.  STORER,         [  ,.        ... 
G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  }  Com™ttee- 

Resolved,  That  in  the  opinion  of  this  Grand  Encampment  some  change  should 
be  made  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  whereby  its  expenses  may  be 


1859.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  263 

reduced,  and  that  biennial  sessions  is  the  most  feasible  and  most  likely  to  accom- 
plish the  object,  and  has  the  approval  of  this  Grand  Body. 

Resolved,  That  in  the  opinion  of  this  Grand  Encampment  public  installations  of 
officers  would  be  injudicious  and  inexpedient  in  thi»  jurisdiction  at  the  present 
time. 

The  following  report  of  the  Committee  on  Finance  was  ac- 
cepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 
The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  find 

them  correct,  and  that  there  remains  in  'his  hands  $4.05  to  be  carried  to  new 

account. 

O.  UTLEY,         ) 

E.  G.  STOKER,  }•  Committee. 

M.  B.  SCOTT,     ) 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  and  the  resolutions  adopted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  appointed  to  consider  that  portion  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  ad- 
dress which  relates  to  the  decease  of  Past  Grand  Patriarch  and  Grand  Repre- 
sentative John  Wallace,  which  occurred  soon  after  the  close  of  the  last  session  of 
this  Body,  having  attended  to  that  duty,  respectfully  report : 

That  the  melancholy  event  which  has  called  into  exercise  the  duties  devolving 
upon  your  Committee,  is  one  which  has  deeply  and  sadly  affected  the  whole  broth- 
erhood in  Conaecticut.  By  this  dispensation  of  Divine  Providence,  we  are  called 
to  mourn  the  loss  of  one  of  the  brightest  ornaments  and  most  substantial  pillars 
of  Odd  Fellowship,  not  only  in  this  jurisdiction  but  in  the  whole  country.  To 
say  that  he  waa  highly  esteemed  and  beloved  as  a  citizen,  a  neighbor,  and  a 
Christian,  is  but  to  reiterate  the  expression  of  the  whole  community  in  which  he 
lived. 

Your  Committee  offer  the  following  resolutions. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

E.  G.  STORER,    ) 

C.  A.   NEWELL,  V  Committee. 

M.  B.  SCOTT,       ) 

Resolved,  That  in  the  death  of  Past  Grand  Patriarch  John  Wallace,  this  Grand 
Encampment  has  sustained  a  loss  which  would  seem  irreparable,  and  which  calls 
upon  us  to  bow  with  humility  to  the  will  of  our  Heavenly  Parent. 

Resolved,  That  we  extend  to  the  family  of  our  deceased  friend  the  sympathy 
and  condolence  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

On  motion,  it  was  ordered  that  a  copy  of  the  report  and 
resolutions  be  sent  to  the  widow  of  Brother  Wallace. 

The  Grand  Officers  were  then  installed  in  ample  form  by 
Grand  Patriarch  Harris. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  and  hereby  are  pre- 
sented to  Past  Grand  Patriarch  S  H.  Harris,  for  the  able  and  faithful  manner  in 
which  he  has  discharged  the  duties  of  his  office. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  adjourned  sine  die,  and  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


B.  ¥.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F. 

OF  THK 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL  SESSION,  1860, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb  14,  1860. 

The  R  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  in  Annual  Session,  in  accordance  with  the  Constitu- 
tion. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  SAMUEL  TOLLES,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E.    A.  G.  SHEARS,  Grand  High  Priest,  p.  t. 
R.  W.  E.  G.  STOKER.  Grand  Senior  Warden, p.  t. 
R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 
R.  W.  SAMUEL  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.  W.  M    B.  SCOTT,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
W.  G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  Grand  Sentinel,  p.  t. 

and  a  delegation  from  six  subordinate  Encampments. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form,  with 
the  usual  ceremonies. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  0.  Utley  of  No.  6,  G.  W.  Ben- 
edict of  No.  20,  and  R.  R.  Wood  of  No.  18.  v 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  James  Phelps  of  No.  2,  W.  H.  Stanley  of 
No.  1,  and  C.  C.  Jackson  of  No.  18. 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  W.  E.  Sanford  of  No.  1,  G.  W.  Benedict 
of  No.  20,  and  J.  E.  Bidwell  of  No.  6. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 


I860.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  265 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials,  having  examined  the  certificates  of  members, 
find  the  following  Patriarchs  entitled  to  seats : 

From  Sassacut,  No.  1— E.  G.  Storer,  M.  B.  Scott,  A.  G.  Shears,  D.  Botsford,  D. 
E.  Burwell,  Lucius  A.  Thomas,  Wm.  H.  Stanley,  N.  Chandler,  S.  Bishop  W.  E. 
Sanford,  W.  W.  White,  J.  R.  Taylor. 
Oriental,  No.  2 — James  Phelps. 

Sowheag,  No.  6— O.  Utley,  J.  E.  Bidwell,  J.  Avery,  C.  A.  Newell,  S.  B.  Wet- 
more,  Isaac  Batten. 

Excehwr,  No.  18 — C.  C.  Jackson,  R.  R.  Wood. 
Ansantawae,  No.  20 — G.  W.  Benedict,  G.  L.  Townsend. 
Hebron,  No.  21—0.  C.  White,  J.  G.  Page,  L.  J.  Hendee. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

W.  E.  SANFORD,    ) 

G.  W.  BENEDICT,  J.  Committee. 

J.  E.  BIDWELL,     ) 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  then  admitted  and  instructed 
in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree : 

No.  1,  W.  W.  White.  J.  R.  Taylor ;  No.  6,  Isaac  Batten ;  No.  21,  L.  J.  Hendee. 

The  minutes  of  last  session  were  then  read  and  approved. 
The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  annual  report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  1.  0.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

PATRIARCHS — In  meeting  together  at  this  time  to  legislate  for  the  Patriarchal 
branch  of  our  Order,  it  is  incumbent  on  me  to  report  to  yon  my  official  acts,  as 
also  to  give  such  information  as  I  may  possess  relative  to  the  standing  and  con- 
dition of  the  Order  under  this  jurisdiction. 

During  the  time  that  I  have  had  the  honor  to  fill  the  office  of  Grand  Patriarch 
of  this  Grand  Encampment,  I  believe  that  no  one  can  take  exceptions  to  my  offi- 
cial duties,  from  the  fact  that  there  has  been  none  to  perform. 

As  regards  the  condition  of  the  several  subordinates.  I  am  compelled  to  refer 
you  to  the  report  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe,  he  being  the  only  officer  that  is  cog- 
nizant of  their  doings.  The  fact  that  the  proceedings  of  this  Grand  Encampment 
have  not  been  published  for  the  past  several  years,  has  placed  me  in  rather  an 
unpleasant  position ;  as  the  printed  proceedings  is  the  main  source  in  which  to 
gather  statistics  and  general  information,  which  every  officer,  and  more  particu- 
larly the  Grand  Patriarch,  should  possess.  Such  being  the  case,  I  have  been 
compelled  to  leave  all  business  at  the  discretion  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  who  I  be- 
lieve has  worked  faithfully,  without  fee  or  reward,  to  bolster  up  and  sustain  this 
Grand  Body. 

Some  two  years  ago  a  resolution  was  passed  to  publish  the  back  proceedings 
of  this  Grand  Encampment,  but  I  am  informed  by  the  Grand  Scribe  that  the 
finances  of  the  Grand  Encampment  have  never  allowed  him  to  carry  into  effect 
said  resolution.  I  would  here  suggest  that  should  it  be  deemed  advisable  to 
keep  up  onr  State  organization  that  some  means  should  be  devised  to  carry  the 
resolution  into  effect. 

Immediately  after  the  adjournment  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States 
I  received  the  following  resolutions  from  the  Grand  Corresponding  Secretary,  di- 
recting me  to  promulgate  the  same  to  the  several  subordinates  in  this  jurisdic- 
tion : 

"  Resolved,  That  all  State  Grand  Officers,  and  officers  of  all  subordinate  Lodges 
and  Encampments,  are  prohibited  from  signing  any  diploma,  certificate,  or  card 
not  issued  by  the  authority  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Body,  to  Brothers  of  the 
Order,  and  properly  authenticated  by  the  R.  W.  Grand  Corresponding  Secretary, 
written  or  engraved  on  the  margin  thereof. 


266  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

"  Resolved.  That  all  diplomas,  certificates,  or  cards,  not  issued  by  the  authority 
of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Body,  which  have  been  signed  by  any  officer  of  a  Grand 
or  subordinate  Body,  are  of  no  force  or  effect,  and  the  same  are  null  and  void. 

"  Retolved,  That  the  R.  W.  Grand  Corresponding  Secretary  be  requested  to 
forward  a  copy  of  tbe  foregoing  resolutions  to  all  State  Grand  Masters  and 
Grand  Patriarchs,  immediately  on  the  adjournment  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  direct- 
ing them  to  promulgate  to  their  respective  subordinates,  the  action  of  this 
Grand  Lodge  in  relation  to  signing  diplomas." 

I  take  this  occasion  to  tender  my  thanks  to  the  Patriarchs  for  their  uniform 
courtesy  and  kindness  to  me,  while  an  Officer  of  this  Grand  Body — and  in  vaca- 
ting the  honorable  post  which  their  suffrages  assigned  me,  1  pledge  myself  to 
cooperate  with  them  in  anything  which  may  add  to  the  interest  and  advance- 
ment of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order. 

SAMUEL  TOLLES,  Grand  Patriarch. 

The  Grand  Patriarch's  report  was  submitted  to  a  special 
Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs  E.  G.  Storer  of  No.  1, 
C.  A.  Newell  of  No.  6,  and  C.  C.  Jackson  of  No.  18. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  R.  W.  Grand 
Treasurer,  find  them  correct,  and  that  there  is  in  his  hands  a  balance  of  ^67.93 
to  be  carried  to  new  account. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

JAMES  PHELPS,  ) 

C.  C.  JACKSON,    }•  Committee. 

W.  H.  STANLEY, ) 

.  The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  having  examined  into  the  condition 
of  the  subordinates  under  this  jurisdiction,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following 
resolution. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

O.  UTLEY,  ) 

G.  W.  BENEDICT,  }  Committee. 
C.  C.  JACKSON",     ) 

Resolved,  That  the  various  subordinate  Encampments  in  this  State  be  recom- 
mended to  use  greater  efforts  to  increase  their  membership,  and  thereby  restore 
the  Grand  Encampment  to  its  former  prosperous  condition. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  beg 
leave  to  report  that  they  have  examined  the  same,  and  are  happy  to  be  able  to 
agree  with  the  Grand  Patriarch  that  no  exceptions  can  be  taken  to  his  official 
acts  during  the  term  for  which  he  was  elected. 

With  regard  to  his  suggestion  that  "  if  it  shall  be  deemed  advisable  to  keep  up 
our  State  organization"  the  proceedings  should  be  printed,  your  Committee  have 
been  convinced  that  the  contingency  cannot  be  likely  to  occur.  We  therefore 
recommend  that  the  resolution  passed  by  this  body  some  two  years  ago  on  the 


I860.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  267 

subject  of  printing  the  proceedings,  be  carried  into  effect  whenever  the  necessary 

funds  are  on  hand  for  that  purpose. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

E.  G.  STOKER,     ) 

C.  A.  NEWELL,  [  Committee. 

C.  0.  JACKSON,  ) 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  nomination  of 
officers  for  the  year  ensuing,  when  the  following  nominations 
were  made: 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  T.  C.  Hollis  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  M.  B.  Scott  and  A.  G.  Shears  of 
No.  1. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  G.  L.  Townsend  of  No.  20  and 
J.  E.  Bidwell  of  No.  6. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  L.  A.  Thomas  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  S.  Bishop  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  D.  Botsford  of  No.  1  and  Isaac 
Batten  of  No.  6. 

For  Grand  Representative,  O.  Utley  of  No.  6,  S.  H.  Harris 
of  No.  1,  and  Thomas  Wallace,  Jr.,  of  No.  18. 

On  balloting,  the  following  officers  were  elected : 

T.  C.  Hollis,  Grand  Patriarch. 

M.  B.  Scott,  Grand  High  Priest. 

G.  L.  Townsend,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

D.  Botsford,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

S.  H.  Harris,  Grand  Representative. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  elect  not  being  present,  Past  Grand 
Patriarch  Tolles  was  authorized  to  hold  a  special  session  of  the 
Grand  Encampment  for  the  purpose  of  installing  him. 

Past  Grand  Patriarch  Utley  then  presented  the  other  officers 
elect,  and  they  were  installed  in  ample  form  by  Grand  Patri- 
arch Tolles. 

The  following  resolution  was  adopted : 

Retolved,  That  the  thanka  of  the  Grand  Encampment  are  hereby  presented  to 
Past  Grand  Patriarch  Tolles,  for  the  faithful  manner  in  which  he  has  discharged 
the  duties  of  Grand  Patriarch 

The  bill  of  Patriarch  Charles  Bradley,  for  services  as  Outside 
Sentinel,  was  presented  and  ordered  paid. 

No  other  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  ad- 
journed sine  die,  and  was  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


R.  V.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  P. 

OF   THE 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL    SESSION,    1861, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  19,  1861. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  T.  C.  HOLLIS,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.  E.   M.  B.  SCOTT,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  G.  L.  TOWN  SEND,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 
R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 
R.  W.  S.  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.  W.  C.  L.  SAGE,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
W.  S.  CLEETON,  Grand  Sentinel, 

and  members  from  a  quorum  of  Encampments. 

The  Grand  High  Priest  addressed  the  Throne  of  Grace, 
when  the  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form.  . 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees  : 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris,  N.  Chandler,  George  Crab- 
tree. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  S.  Tolles,  Charles  W.  Nott,  J.  W.  Smith. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  E.  S.  Clark,  Wm.  Umberfield, 
C.  L.  Sage. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  Credentials  respectfully  report,  that  they  find  the  certifi- 


1861.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  269 

cates  of  the  following  named  Patriarchs  correct,  and  that  they  are  entitled  to 
seats  in  the  Grand  Encampment : 

Sassacus,  No.  1— L.  A.  Thomas,  M.  B.  Scott,  Noah  Chandler,  S.  H.  Harris,  C.  L. 
Sage,  Sarn'l  Cleeton,  D.  E.  Burwell,  S.  T.  Scott,  George  Crabtree,  S.  Tolles,  T.  C. 
Hollis,  S.  B.  Gorham,  S.  Bishop,  Ed.  Perkins,  C.  W.  Nott,  A.  G.  Shears 
No.  20.— E.  S.  Clark,  J  " 

Respectfully  submitted, 


Ansanta^caey  No.   20.— E.   S.  Clark,  J.  W.  Smith,  Wm.  Umberfield,  George  L. 

Townsend. 


S.  H.  HARRIS, 

N.  CHANDLER,      }•  Committee. 

GEO.  CRABTREE, 


EE,  ) 


The  following  named  candidates  were  then  introduced,  and 
instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree,  viz : 

No.  1,  Ed.  Perkins,  Charles  W.  Nott;  Xo.  20,  E.  S.  Clark,  J.  W.  Smith,  Wm. 
Umberfield. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  then  read  and  approved. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  made  a  verbal  report  of  his  official 
acts,  and  referred  with  much  feeling  to  the  loss  which  the 
Order  had  sustained  in  the  death  of  our  Grand  Junior  Warden, 
David  Botsford. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  was  accepted  and 
so  much  thereof  as  relates  to  the  death  of  Grand  Junior  War- 
den Botsford,  was  referred  to  a  special  Commitee,  consisting 
of  Patriarchs  D.  E.  Burwell,  S.  T.  Scott,  and  S.  Cleeton. 

Grand  Representative  Harris  submitted  his  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  referred  to  the  Committee  appointed  on  the 
Grand  Patriarch's  report. 

To  theR.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  L  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  undersigned,  your  Representative  in  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States,  having  attended  the  last  session  of  that  Grand  Body,  which  con- 
vened in  the  city  of  Nashville,  Tennessee,  on  the  17th  of  September  last,  respect- 
fully submits  the  following  as  a  synopsis  of  the  most  important  proceedings  of 
the  session. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  was  temporarily  organized  in  the  Hall  of  the  Odd 
Fellows  of  Nashville,  on  Monday,  September  17th,  the  R.  W.  Deputy  Grand 
Sire,  EDWARD  H.  FITZHCGH,  presiding,  the  Grand  Sire  being  prevented  from 
attendance  by  "  circumstances  of  a  public  and  private  nature."  All  the  other 
Grand  Officers  were  present,  and  Representatives  from  twenty-three  Grand 
Lodges  and  eighteen  Grand  Encampments.  On  taking  the  Chair  the  Deputy 
Grand  Sire  addressed  the  Grand  Lodge  in  an  able  and  graceful  manner,  announ- 
cing the  absence  of  Grand  Sire  CRAIGHEAD,  and  that  by  the  requirements  of  the 
Constitution  the  duty  of  filling  his  high  place  devolved  upon  him.  He  congrat- 
ulated the  members  "  that  the  great  Senate  of  Odd  Fellowship  had  met  once 
more  with  unbroken  ranks,  the  representatives  of  a  united  and  prosperous 
brotherhood;"  and  he  trusted  that  nothing  would  occur  to  disturb  the  harmony 
of  the  session,  and  "  that  under  the  smiles  of  an  approving  Providence  our 
deliberations  will  result  in  advancing  the  common  good  of  our  Order." 

The  credentials  of  the  new  members  were  then  received,  referred  to  the  appro- 
priate Committee,  and  the  Representatives  present  participated  in  the  delibera- 
tions. 

The  large  number  in  attendance  at  this  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge — every 
jurisdiction  except  Oregon,  I  believe,  being  represented — speaks  well  for  our  be- 

33 


2f70  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

loved  Order,  and  exhibits  the  deep  interest  felt  throughout  our  extended  juris- 
diction for  the  advancement  and  welfare  of  an  institution  that  has  done  so  much 
to  relieve  the  calamities  and  distresses  of  human  life,  and  promote  the  elevation 
and  happiness  of  mankind. 

After  the  temporary  organization,  the  Grand  Lodge  was  put  under  charge  of 
the  Grand  Marshal,  and  proceeded  in  a  body,  under  an  escort  from  a  Committee 
of  Arrangements  and  brethren  from  Nashville,  to  the  State  Capitol,  and  entered 
the  Hall  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  the  galleries  of  which  were  already 
crowded  with  ladies  and  gentlemen. 

The  Representatives  and  brethren  of  the  Order  being  seated,  the  Grand  Chap- 
lain offered  a  prayer,  when  P.  Grand  E.  D.  HANCOCK,  of  Tennessee,  was  intro- 
duced, and  on  behalf  of  the  Order  in  Nashville,  addressed  the  Grand  Lodge  in  an 
able  and  interesting  manner.  The  remarks  of  Past  Grand  Hancock  found  a  re- 
sponse, I  doubt  not,  in  the  heart  of  every  Odd  Fellow  present,  as  they  were  cer- 
tainly appropriate  to  the  occasion,  and  worthy  of  the  distinguished  brother. 

After  the  address  of  P.  G.  Hancock,  brother  S.  N.  HOLLINGWORTH,  Mayor  of 
the  City  of  Nashville,  on  behalf  of  that  City,  welcomed  the  Grand  Lodge  to 
Nashville,  and  cordially  tendered  the  hospitalities  of  the  City  to  its  members. 

The  acting  Grand  Sire,  EDWARD  H.  FITZHUGH,  of  Virginia,  responded  to  the 
address  of  brother  Hancock  and  the  welcome  of  the  Mayor  in  a  most  felicitous 
and  appropriate  manner — an  address  which  would  do  credit  to  the  most  exalted 
patriot  and  statesman,  as  well  as  the  most  talented  among  our  Order,  and  was  a 
sufficient  evidence  that  the  confidence  reposed  in  that  worthy  brother  by  the 
Grand  Lodge  in  elevating  him  to  the  important  and  dignified  station  of  Deputy 
Grand  Sire,  was  well  bestowed,  and  placed  him  high  in  the  esteem  of  those  who, 
for  the  first  time,  listened  to  his  words. 

The  ceremony  of  reception  being  concluded,  a  benediction  was  pronounced  by 
the  Grand  Chaplain,  when  the  audience  retired  and  the  Grand  Lodge  proceeded 
to  business. 

The  reports  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire  and  the  R.  W.  Grand  Corresponding  and 
Recording  Secretary  were  read,  the  report  of  the  Grand  Sire  giving  the  gratify- 
ing fact  that  the  Order  was  generally  in  a  prosperous  condition,  and  that  "  the 
past  year  had  exhibited  a  steady  and  healthy  increase  in  numbers,  resources  and 
influence,"  and  that  "  amid  the  convulsions  and  distractions  which  at  times  have 
disturbed  our  political  systems,  and  while  other  organizations  have  been  rent 
asunder,  and  still  greater  disasters  were  apprehended,  our  Order  remained  un- 
impaired and  unthreateneil." 

The  report  of  the  Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary  is,  as  is  usual 
with  the  reports  of  that  Officer,  an  able  and  interesting  document,  giving  a  view 
of  the  operations  of  our  Order  during  the  past  year,  and  showing  that  there  is 
"  abundant  cause  for  gratitude  to  Almighty  God  for  the  continued  favor  which 
he  has  vouchsafed  to  our  institution,  not  less  signally  displayed  by  the  great  pros- 
perity which  crowns  our  ministrations  in  behalf  of  humanity,  than  in  the  pro- 
found spirit  of  peace  and  harmony  which  characterizes  the  internal  government 
of  the  Order  in  all  its  details,  and  hallows  the  relation  of  brotherhood  which 
binds  us  together." 

For  a  more  full  synopsis  of  the  reports  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire  and  R.  W. 
Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary,  I  would  refer  the  Representatives 
to  the  printed  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  now  in  pos- 
session of  the  Grand  Encampment. 

On  Tuesday  the  Grand  Lodge  proceeded  to  the  business  of  electing  officers  for 
the  ensuing  term,  which  resulted  as  follows : 

P.  G.  ROBERT  B.  BOTLSTON,  of  South  Carolina,  was  elected  Grand  Sire,  having 
received  forty-seven  votes,  P.  G.  M,  EDWARD  H.  FITZHUGH,  of  Virginia,  receiving 
forty-six  votes. 

P.  G.  M.  MILTON  HERXDON,  of  Indiana,  was  elected  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  having 
received  forty-three  votes,  Grand  Marshal  ISAAC  M.  TUCKER,  of  New  Jersey,  re- 
ceiving forty-one  votes. 


1861.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  271 

The  Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary,  and  the  Grand  Treasurer, 
were  unanimously  reflected  to  those  offices. 

The  Grand  Lodge  resolved  itself  into  a  Committee  of  the  Whole,  Grand 
Representative  Dwindle,  of  Northern  New  York,  in  the  Chair,  to  consider  the 
proposed  amendments  to  the  Constitution,  offered  by  P.  G.  Sire  Kennedy,  of 
Southern  New  York,  last  session,  to  the  effect  that  uo  Grand  Body  shall  have 
«aore  than  one  Grand  Representative  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
at  the  same  time,  unless  said  Grand  Body  assume  the  payment  of  the  per  diem 
and  mileage  of  an  additional  Grand  Representative. 

Also,  that  a  Grand  Lodge  or  Grand  Encampment,  who  has  more  than  one 
thousand  members  within  its  jurisdiction,  shall  be  entitled  to  two  votes  in  the 
Grand  Lodge,  and  if  less  than  one  thousand  members  but  one  vote;  but  that  no 
Grand  Body  shall  have  more  than  one  Grand  Representative  at  the  same  time. 

Also  the  proposed  amendment  to  the  Constitution  offered  by  Rep.  Thayer,  of 
South  Carolina,  that  the  Grand  Lodge  shall  only  hold  biennial  sessions. 

After  spending  some  hours  in  the  consideration  of  these  proposed  amendments 
to  the  Constitution,  the  Committee  rose.  The  acting  Grand  Sire  having  resumed 
the  Chair,  the  Chairman  of  the  Committee  reported  to  the  Grand  Lodge  that  the 
Committee  of  the  Whole  recommended  to  the  Grand  Lodge  the  adoption  of  the 
first  amendment  proposed  by  Rep.  Kennedy,  and  that  they  report  back  the  others 
without  action. 

The  report  was  accepted,  and  the  amendments  coming  before  the  Grand  Lodge 
for  adoption,  they  were  severally  rejected  by  a  decided  vote. 

The  proposed  amendment  to  the  Constitution  offered  by  Rep.  Earl,  of  Ohio, 
that  the  Grand  Lodge  and  Grand  Encampment  of  any  jurisdiction  may  b« 
merged  into  one  body,  was  indefinitely  postponed. 

All  the  other  proposed  amendments  to  the  Constitution  were  also  indefinitely 
postponed. 

Your  Grand  Representative  was  constrained  to  vote  against  all  of  the  pro- 
posed amendments,  not  doubting  that  he  was  conforming  to  the  will  of  this  Right 
Worthy  Body. 

On  Wednesday  the  Grand  Lodge  in  a  body  paid  their  respects  to  Mrs.  JAMES 
K.  POLK,  widow  of  President  POLK,  whose  remains  lie  entombed  on  the  grounds 
of  her  mansion.  This  occasion  was  a  source  of  much  pleasure  to  all  who  had  the 
happiness  to  be  present,  and  one  long  to  be  remembered.  On  returning  to  the 
Hall  it  was 

"Resolved  unanimously,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  hereby  express  the  great 
pleasure  derived  from  our  visit  to  Mrs.  James  K.  Polk,  and  tender  to  that  esti- 
mable lady  our  unfeigned  thanks  for  her  very  elegant  and  courteous  reception." 

On  behalf  of  Mrs.  Polk,  Rep.  Walker,  of  Tennessee,  returned  her  sincere  thanks 
to  the  members  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  for  what  she  was  pleased  to  consider  the 
distinguished  honor  paid  her  by  them  in  their  visit  to  her  mansion,  and  assured 
the  Grand  Lodge  that  she  will  cherish  the  recollection  of  the  event  as  one  of  the 
pleasantest  and  most  agreeable  of  her  life. 

The  Grand  Lodge  received  and  accepted  an  invitation  from  a  Committee  of 
Arrangements  from  the  Order  in  Nashville,  to  participate  in  an  excursion  to  the 
"  Hermitage  "  and  tomb  of  ASDBEW  JACKSON,  and  to  partake  of  a  collation  which 
was  to  be  provided  on  the  grounds. 

On  Thursday,  the  members  of  the  Grand  Lodge  availed  themselves  of  the 
privilege  so  kindly  extended  to  them  by  the  brothers  of  Nashville,  and  proceed- 
ed in  carriages,  with  a  large  number  of  the  Order  of  Nashville  and  a  band  of 
music,  to  the  home  and  grave  of  the  beloved  and  honored  patriot  and  hero. 
Gen.  Jackson. 

After  spending  some  time  in  examining  the  grounds,  the  brethren  partook  of  a 
bountiful  entertainment,  prepared  under  the  direction  of  the  Order  in  Nashville. 
After  the  dinner,  a  hickory  arm  chair,  made  of  withs  grown  upon  the  "Hermit- 
age "  estate,  was  presented  to  the  Grand  Lodge  by  Dr.  John  M.  Lawrence,  the 
present  custodian  of  the  property  belonging  to  the  "  Hermitage."  The  presenta- 


272  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

tion  was  made  in  a  neat  speech  from  Rep.  Walker,  of  Tennessee,  to  which  the 
acting  Grand  Sire  feelingly  and  appropriately  responded. 

This  visit  to  the  place  where  the  illustrious  coldier  and  patriot  so  long  made  his 
home;  and  spent  so  many  happy  years  of  his  life,  and  where  his  ashes,  as  well  as 
those  of  his  beloved  companion  and  kindred,  repose,  will  long  be  remembered  by 
the  undersigned,  as  one  of  the  most  pleasant  and  hallowed  events  of  his  life. 

The  Grand  Lodge  held  an  evening  session  on  Thursday,  when  the  following 
resolution  was  adopted  : — 

"Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  be  appointed  to  report  to  the  next 

session  of  this  Body  a  revision  of  the  secret  work  of  the  Order,  having  in  view  the 
various  suggestions  to  that  effect  submitted  to  this  Grand  Lodge  at  thi-s  and  pre- 
vious sessions." 

The  M.  W.  Grand  Sire  appointed  as  the  Committee  on  the  above  resolution,  P. 
G.  M.  Frederick  D.  Stuart,  of  the  District  of  Columbia ;  P.  G.  M.  John  W.  Dwi- 
nelle,  of  Northern  New  York ;  and  P.  G.  M.  James  B.  Nicholson,  of  Pennsylvania. 

Frequent  revision  of  the  secret  work  of  our  Order  has  by  many  been  deemed 
injurious  to  our  progress,  while  there  hi»8  always  been  a  large  number  who  have 
believed  that  the  work  could  be  improved  and  made  more  interesting  and  profita- 
ble, and  the  many  petitions  which  have  been  before  the  Grand  Lodge  for  mate- 
rial changes,  has  at  last  induced  that  Grand  Body  to  adopt  the  above  resolution. 
The  brothers  appointed  on  the  Committee  are  well  qualified  for  their  ta«k,  and 
they  will  probably  present,  as  the  result  of  their  labors,  at  the  next  session  of 
the  Grand  Lodge,  something  worthy  of  the  high  character  they  have  attained  for 
their  intelligence  and  zeal  for  the  Order. 

I  would  recommend  to  the  Grand  Encampment  some  expression  of  their  opin- 
ion on  this  subject. 

Article  ten  of  the  By-Laws  of  the  Grand  Lodge  was  amended  by  adding 
thereto  as  follows : 

"And  in  default  of  such  returns  being  made  and  the  dues  thereon  paid  within 
ten  days  prior  to  the  annual  meeting  of  this  Body,  the  Representatives  from  such 
delinquent  Grand  Lodges  or  Grand  Encampments  shall  not  be  admitted  to  a  seat 
in  such  annual  meeting." 

I  would  specially  call  the  attention  of  the  Grand  Encampment  to  this  important 
alteration  of  the  By- Laws  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  It  will  be  seen  from  it  that  the 
Scribes  of  the  several  Encampments  should  be  prompt  in  making  their  returns  to 
the  Grand  Scribe,  so  that  that  officer  can  forward  his  report  and  dues  to  the 
Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary  in  time  to  prevent  your  Grand 
Representative  from  being  deprived  of  his  seat  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States. 

If  this  Grand  Encampment  has  not  sufficient  law  on  the  subject,  I  would 
recommend  the  adoption  of  some  provision  whereby  Scribes  shall  make  their  re- 
turns within  two  months  after  each  stated  term. 

A  form  of  dedication  of  an  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  or  Lodge  Room  and  also  a  cere- 
mony to  be  observed  in  laying  corner  stones,  were  adopted,  which  can  be  found 
in  the  printed  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

A  large  number  of  amendments  to  the  Constitution  was  laid  on  the  table, 
some  of  which  are  in  the  precise  words  of  those  rejected  at  this  session.  These 
amendments  can  be  found  in  the  printed  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  I 
would  ask  the  attention  of  the  Grand  Encampment  to  the  same,  and  some  ex- 
pression of  their  opinion  relative  to  their  adoption  or  rejection,  that  your  Grand 
Representative,  when  he  comes  to  vote  on  them,  may  not  misrepresent  your 
sentiments. 

The  following  resolutions  were  unanimously  adopted: — 

"  Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Lodge  are  due  and  they  are  hereby 
tendered  to  R.  W.  Deputy  Grand  Sire  FITZHUGH,  for  the  very  able,  courteous,  dig- 
nified and  impartial  manner  in  which  he  has  discharged  the  unusually  arduous 
duties  of  Grand  Sire,  during  the  present  term. 

"  Resolved,  That  in  consideration  of  these  services,  and  of  the  services  here- 
tofore rendered  this  Grand  Lodge,  in  all  the  departments  of  duty  which  he  has 


J861.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  273 

been  called  upon  to  discharge  and  fill,  the  Grand  Lodge  recognize  a  debt  of  obli- 
gation which  they  propose  in  part  to  discharge  by  tendering  this  acknowledg- 
ment, and  the  additional  request  that  he  consent  to  sit  for  his  portrait  to  embel- 
lish our  Grand  Lodge,  and  that  an  engraved  likeness  be  made,  to  be  inserted  in 
the  bound  Journal,  and  that  the  Grand  Secretary  have  the  same  carried  into 
effect." 

The  business  of  the  session  having  been  concluded,  the  R.  W.  Grand  Chaplain 
addressed  th<s  Throne  of  Grace,  and  the  Grand  Lodge  was  adjourned  sine  die. 

Before  closing  this  report — already  too  long — permit  me  to  return  to  the  offi- 
cers and  members  of  the  Grand  Encampment  my  thanks  for  electing  me  their 
Representative.  I  am  under  greater  obligations,  as  when  this  honor  was  confer- 
red I  was  not  present,  being  prevented  from  attending  the  last  session  of  the 
Grand  Encampment  by  a  severe  domestic  affliction.  For  your  uniform  kindness 
and  confidence,  I  shall  ever  feel  grateful,  and  pledge  in  return  renewed  devotion 
to  the  cause  of  Odd  Fellowship. 

SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  19,  1861. 

The  accounts  of  the  Grand  Secretary  and  Grand  Treasurer 
were  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Grand  Patriarch's 
report,  submitted  the  following,  which  was  accepted  and  the 
resolutions  adopted : 

To  the  R.   W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

We,  your  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's 
report  as  refers  to  the  death  of  our  late  worthy  brother,  Patriarch  David  Bots- 
ford,  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and  submit  the 
following  resolutions : 

WHEREAS,  It  has  pleased  our  all-wise  Grand  Patriarch  to  remove  our  worthy 
brother  Patriarch  David  Botsford,  Grand  Junior  Warden,  from  among  us,  in  the 
prime  of  manhood  and  in  the  midst  of  usefulness  in  the  community,  exemplifying 
the  all-wise  teaching,  that  "in  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death  ;"  therefore, 

Resolved,  That  in  the  death  of  Patriarch  Botsford  the  Order  have  lost  a  strong 
pillar,  the  brotherhood  a  faithful  aud  untiring  laborer,  from  whom  the  sick  and 
the  needy  were  never  sent  empty  away. 

Resolved,  That  while  we  mourn  his  loss  we  bow  with  reverence  to  the  inscruta- 
ble ways  of  Providence,  and  humbly  trust  that  in  a  higher  and  better  world  he 
reaps  the  reward  of  a  good  and  faithful  servant. 

Resolved,  That  we  tender  to  his  bereaved  family  our  sorrowing  condolence  in 
this  their  deep  affliction,  and  commending  them  to  the  special  aid  and  comfort  of 
the  brothers  with  whom  he  dwelt,  we  invoke  the  divine  aid.  support  and  guid- 
ance of  Him  who  tempers  the  wind  to  the  shorn  lamb,  and  suffers  not  a  sparrow  to 
fall  to  the  ground  without  His  permission. 

D.  E  BURWELL,        ) 

S.  T.  SCOTT,  V  Committee. 

SAMUEL  CLEETON,  ) 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the 
Grand  Representative,  submitted  the  following,  which  was  ac- 
cepted and  the  resolutions  adopted  : 

To  the  R.    W.   Grand  Encampment,  I.   0.   0.   F.  of.  Connectimt : 

We,  your  'Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  able  and  interesting  report  of 
the  R.  W.  Grand  Representative,  would  report  that  they  have  attended  to  their 
duties,  and  would  recommend  to  this  Grand  Body  the  passage  of  the  following 
resolutions : 


274  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.           [Feb., 

Resolved,  That  it  is  the  duty  of  every  member  of  this  Grand  Body  to  bring  to 
the  notice  of  his  respective  subordinate  Encampment  the  unwarrantable  and  un- 
necessary delay  of  the  Scribes  of  the  several  Encampments  in  making  their  returns 
to  the  Grand  Scribe,  and  use  their  efforts  to  effect  a  change  in  the  matter. 

Resolved,  That  our  Representative  to  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States  be  instructed  to  vote  against  all  the  Constitutional  amendments  offered  at 
the  last  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  except  the  one  offered  by  Representative 
Hinkle  of  Kentucky,  to  change  the  day  of  meeting  from  Monday  to  Thursday. 

D.  E.  BURWELL,   ) 
S.  T.  SCOTT,  }•  Committee. 

SAM'L  CLEETON,  ) 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Finance  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the  R.  W.  Grand 
Treasurer  and  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe,  find  them  correct,  and  that  there  re- 
mains in  the  hands  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer  a  balance  of  $27.63  to  be  car- 
ried to  new  account. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

SAMUEL  TOLLES,  ) 

CHAS.  W.  NOTT,     }  Committee. 

J.  W.  SMITH,  } 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  undersigned,  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  respectfully  report — 
that  from  reports  in  the  hands  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  we  arrive  at  the  following 
information : 

Present  number  of  members  as  reported. . . .  241 

Funds  on  hand $3,085.93 

The  above  embrace  reports  from  the  following  Encampments,  viz:  Nos.  1,  2, 6, 
18,  20,  and  21. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

E.  S.  CLARK,  ) 

WM.  UMBERFIELD,  V   Committee. 

C.  L.  SAGE,  ) 

The  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  nomination  and  elec- 
tion, when  the  following  officers  were  elected  for  the  year 
ensuing : 

M.  B.  Scott,  Grand  Patriarch. 

G.  L.  Townsend,  Grand  High  Priest. 

J.  W.  Smith,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

C.  L.  Sage,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

The  Grand  officers  elect  were  then  installed  into  their  re- 
spective offices  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Patriarch  Wm.  Umberfield 
of  No.  20,  W.  Grand  Sentinel. 


1861.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  275 

The  following  bills  were  accepted  and  ordered  paid : 

Grand  Lodge  of  United  States $75.00 

Chas.  Bradley,  Outside  Sentinel 3.00 

Wm.  H.  Stanley 3.50 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  hereby  tendered  to 
Past  Grand  Patriarch  T.  C.  Hollis,  and  his  associate  officers,  for  the  faithful  man- 
ner in  which  they  have  performed  their  duties  for  the  past  year. 

Grand  Representative  Harris  then  instructed  the  members 
in  the  work  of  the  Encampment. 

No  further  business  appearing,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


R.  ¥.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F 

OF    THE 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL    SESSION,    1862, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  19,  1862. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session,  at  2  o'clock  P.  M. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  M.  B.  SCOTT,  Grand  Patriarch, 
M.    E.  G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  Grand  High  Priest, 
R.  W.  J.  W.  SMITH,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 
R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,   Grand  Scribe, 
R.  W.  S.  BISHOP,  Grand  Treasurer, 
R.  W.  S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Representative, 
W.  S.  CLEETON,  Grand  Sentinel,  p.  t. 

and  a  quorum  of  members  of  Encampments. 

The  Grand  High  Priest  addressed  the  Throne  of  Grace,  and 
the  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

Committee  on  Credentials — Patriarchs  D.  E.  Burwell  of  No.  1,  G.  W.  Benedict 
of  No.  20,  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18. 

Committee  on  Finance  —Patriarchs  C.  W.  Nott  of  No.  1,  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18, 
E.  S.  Clark  of  No.  20. 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris,  E.  G.  Storer  and 
Noah  Chandler  of  No.  1. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port : 


1862.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  277 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  examined 
the  certificates  presented  and  find  the  following  Patriarchs  entitled  to  seats  in  the 
Grand  Encampment,  viz: 

From  Sassacus,  No.  1— S.  H.  Harris,  L.  A.  Thomas,  W.  H.   Stanley,  E.   G. 
Storer,  S.  B.  Gorham,  S.  Tolles,  T.  C.   Hollis,  D.  E.  Burwell,  F.  Botsford,  C.  W. 
Nott,  J.  R.  Taylor,  Noah  Chandler,  S.  Bishop. 
Sowheag,  No.  6— O.  Utley. 
Excelsior,  No.  18 — D.  W.  Boyd,  J.  H.  Barlow. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20— E.  S.  Clark,  W.  Umberfield,  G.  W.  Benedict,  G.  L.  Town- 
send,  J.  W.  Smith. 

D.  E.  BURWELL,    ) 

G.  W.  BENEDICT,  [  Committee. 

D.  W.  BOYD,  \ 

P.  C.  P.  J.  H.  Barlow  of  No.  18,  was  then  presented  and 
instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree. 

On  motion,  the  Rules  of  Order  were  amended  by  changing 
the  order  of  the  5th  and  Cth  sections  of  Article  1,  so  that  the 
reading  of  the  minutes  shall  be  deferred  until  after  the  admis- 
sion of  candidates. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  referred  to  a  special  Committee,  consisting  of 
Patriarchs  O.  Utley  of  No.  6,  John  H.  Barlow  of  No.  18,  Win. 
H.  Stanley  of  No  l" 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  f.  of  Connecticut  : 

OFFICERS  AND  PATRIARCHS: — Another  year  has  passed  away,  and  notwithstand- 
ing the  many  changes  that  have  taken  place  since  we  last  met  by  the  favor  of  the 
Supreme  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  Universe,  we  have  again  met  beneath  t;'e  shelter 
of  the  Grand  Encampment's  Tent  to  review  the  past,  and  from  its  lessons  en- 
deavor to  learn  wisdom  for  the  future. 

It  has  been  customary  for  Grand  Patriarchs  upon  retiring  from  office  to  make  a 
report  to  this  Right  Worthy  Grand  Body  of  their  official  proceedings.  This  will 
be  for  me  an  easy  duty,  from  the  fact  that  my  official  doings  have  been  very 
limited. 

Shortly  after  the  adjournment  of  this  Grand  Body  at  its  last  Annual  Session, 
I  made  out  and  forwarded  to  the  several  Patriarchs,  hereafter  named,  their  com- 
missions as  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  viz  Wm.  Gorton  of  No.  2,  J.  E.  Bidwell 
of  No.  6,  C.  C.  Jackson  of  No.  18,  G.  L.  Townsend  of  No.  20,  Albert  Brown 
of  No.  21, — these  being  the  only  Encampments  who  made  their  returns  to  this 
Grand  Body  at  its  last  Annual  Session,  with  the  exception  of  Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment, No.  1,  of  which  I  am  a  member.  I  also  wrote  to  the  Encampment  at  Nor- 
walk,  inquiring  into  its  condition,  but  received  no  reply. 

In  the  month  of  June,  I  received  an  invitation  from  Ansantawae  Encampment, 
No.  20,  at  Waterburv,  to  make  them  an  official  visit.  Accordingly,  at  their  first 
regular  meeting  in  July,  accompanied  by  Grand  Junior  Warden  C.  L.  Sage,  Grand 
Representative  S.  H.  Harris,  and  by  Grand  Master  Burwell,  and  several  Patri- 
archs from  No.  1,  I  made  them  an  official  visit  and  installed  their  officers,  I 
found  that  Encampment  in  excellent  working  condition,  and  learned  from  its  mem- 
bers that  they  were  making  additions  to  their  numbers,  and  before  leaving  I 
fully  realized  that  while  Ansantawae  Encampment,  No.  20,  is  supported  by  as 
true  Patriarchs  as  I  met  within  their  tents  that  evening,  it  must  and  will  continue 
to  nourish.  And  here  let  me  improve  the  occasion  to  say,  that  for  their  unbound- 


278  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

ed  hospitality,  the  kind  and  courteous  treatment  extended  to  us  on  that  occasion, 
the  Patriarchs  of  that  Encampment  will  ever  be  held  in  grateful  remembrance. 

About  the  llth  of  August,  I  received  a  letter  from  Grand  Patriarch  J.  C. 
Smith  of  Illinois,  stating  that  in  the  then  existing  state  of  the  country  he  doubt- 
ed the  propriety  of  having  the  National  Grand  Lodge  hold  its  Annual  Session, 
and  requesting  me  to  write  him  my  views  on  the  subject,  at  the  same  time  stating 
that  he  had  directed  the  Grand  Scribe  of  Illinois  to  withhold  the  dues  of  that  Grand 
Body  until  he  could  communicate  with  Grand  Patriarchs  of  the  loyal  States.  I 
immediately  communicated  with  Grand  Scribe  Thomas  in  reft  rence  to  the  matter, 
and  was  invited  to  attend  a  meeting  of  the  Executive  Council  to  be  held  August 
23d,  to  consider  the  same  matter.  I  was  present  at  that  meeting,  and  after  due 
deliberation  it  was  decided,  that  in  our  opinion,  the  majority  of  the  loyal  States 
agreeing,  it  was  not  advisable  for  the  National  Grand  Lodge  to  hold  its  ses- 
sion, and  it  was  decided  to  issue  a  circular  to  the  several  Grand  Masters  and 
Grand  Patriarchs  of  the  loyal  States,  to  ascertain  their  views.  A  circular  was 
accordingly  issued  by  Grand  Scribe  and  Secretary  Thomas,  which,  being  respond- 
ed to,  it  was  found  that  a  large  majority  were  in  favor  of  a  session.  Another 
meeting  of  the  Executive  Council  was  called  September  2d,  at  which  I  was 
present,  as  also  your  Grand  Representative  Harris,  and  finding  that  there  would  be 
a  session  of  the  National  Grand  Lodge,  another  circular  was  issued,  (which  is  here- 
with submitted,)  stating  that  our  Representative  would  be  present  and  our  dues 
forwarded  according  to  law. 

A  session  of  the  National  Grand  Lodge  was  held,  and  for  the  proceedings  of 
which  I  refer  you  to  the  Report  of  your  Right  Worthy  Grand  Representative 
Harris. 

Upon  the  first  Friday  evening  in  January,  I  was  present  and  installed  the  offi- 
cers of  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1. 

The  first  week  of  the  present  month  I  addressed  a  letter  to  each  of  the  Deputy 
Grand  Patriarchs,  reminding  them  to  forward  me  their  commissions  and  reports 
at  the  proper  time  ;  also  urging  them  to  be  present  and  endeavor  to  secure  a 
good  representation  from  their  Encampments,  at  this  session  of  this  Grand  Body. 
At  the  present  writing  I  have  received  but  two  reports,  one  from  D.  G.  Patriarch 
J.  E.  Bidwell  of  No.  6,  and  one  from  D.  G.  Patriarch  Townsend  of  No  20. 

I  think  it  would  be  of  great  benefit  to  this  branch  of  our  Order,  if  the  Deputy 
Grand  Patriarchs  were  required  not  only  to  report  their  official  doings,  but  that 
semi-annually,  or  at  least  annually,  they  be  required  to  report  to  the  Grand  Patri- 
arch the  state  of  the  Order  in  their  jurisdiction. 

While  it  has  been  a  year  of  general  health  in  this  jurisdiction,  having  lost  but 
few  of  our  members  by  death,  it  becomes  my  painful  duty  to  announce  to  this 
Right  Worthy  Grand  Encampment,  that  the  founder  of  our  beloved  Order  in  this 
country,  the  Patriarch  whom  all  lored  and  reverenced,  Past  Grand  Sire  Wildey, 
is  no  more. 

Upon  the  19th  of  October,  1861,  in  the  city  of  Baltimore,  the  city  where  he 
organized  the  first  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows  in  this  country,  the  man  who  for  forty- 
two  years  has  labored  for  the  prosperity  of  our  beloved  Order,  was  called  from 
his  labors  here  to  rest  in  the  Grand  Encampment  above.  He  died  as  he  had 
li ved,  a  true  and  faithful  Odd  Fellow. 

In  reference  to  the  financial  condition  of  this  Grand  Body,  also  for  a  recom- 
mendation for  the  necessary  legislation  on  that  subject,  I  beg  leave  to  refer  you 
to  the  report  of  our  R.  W.  G.  Scribe. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

M.  B.  SCOTT,  Grand  Patriarch. 

Grand  Representative  Harris  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the 
Grand  Patriarch's  report. 


1862.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment,  279 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  undersigned,  your  Representative  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  having  attended  the  last  session  of  that  R.  "W.  Grand  Body,  which  con- 
vened in  the  city  of  Baltimore  September  last,  and  which  continued  in  session 
four  days,  respectfully  submits  the  following  report: 

The  Grand  Lodge  assembled  on  Monday.  September  16th,  at  9  o'clock  A.  M. 
In  the  absence  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire,  R  B.  BOYLSTON,  of  South  Carolina,  the 
chair  was  taken  by  the  R.  W.  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  MILTON  HERNDOX,  of  Indiana, 
and  the  Grand  Lodge  called  to  order.  On  calling  the  roll  of  officers  and  mem- 
bers, there  were  but  fifteeu  Grand  Lodges  and  seven  Grand  Encampments  repre- 
sented. A  quorum  not  being  present,  by  authority  of  the  Constitution,  the  acting 
Grand  Sire  appointed  a  Committee  on  Credential?,  who  received  and  examined 
the  credentials  of  the  new  Representatives,  and  on  reporting  it  was  found  there 
were  Representatives  from  a  sufficient  number  of  jurisdictions  to  proceed  to  busi- 
ness. No  Representatives  were  present  from  the  jurisdictions  of  Vermont, 
Kansas,  Nebraska,  South  Carolina,  North  Carolina,  Virginia,  Louisiana,  Alabama, 
Tennessee,  Georgia,  Mississippi,  Texas,  Florida,  and  Arkansas. 

The  acting  Grand  Sire  then  made  a  short  but  appropriate  address,  and  with  the 
sanction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  appointed  P.  G.  M.  FREDERICK  D.  STUART,  of  the 
District  of  Columbia,  R.  W.  Deputy  Grand  Sire  pro  tern.,  and  P.  G.  M.  W.  H.  H. 
PRALL,  of  Northern  New  York,  R.  W  Grand  Marshal  pro  tern. 

The  Representatives  were  duly  examined  and  declared  qualified,  and  the  busi- 
ness of  the  session  commenced. 

The  report  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary,  as 
usual,  is  marked  by  his  well  known  ability  and  careful  elaboration.  It  shows 
that  the  duties  devolving  upon  him  for  the  past  year  have  been  faithfully  per- 
formed, as  far  as  possible.  From  this  report  we  learn,  that  as  far  as  reports  had 
been  received  by  the  Grand  Secretary,  the  Order  is  steadily  progressing  in  use- 
fulness, if  not  in  numbers,  and  that  "  in  view  of  the  general  prostration  of  all  the 
monetary  aad  business  interests  of  the  country,  the  Grand  Lodge  was  in  a  much 
more  gratifying  condition  of  finance  than  could  reasonably  have  been  expected." 

The  deficiency  in  the  receipts  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  it  was  thought  by  the 
Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary,  could  only  be  "  overcome  by  a 
magnanimous  act  of  personal  sacrifice  on  the  part  of  the  Representatives  them- 
selves." In  this  opinion  the  Committee  on  Finance,  it  will  be  perceived,  coin- 
cided, on  making  their  report,  with  the  addition,  that  said  Committee  recom- 
mended a  reduction  of  the  salaries  of  those  Grand  Officers  who  receive  compen- 
sation for  their  services.  Accordingly,  the  mileage  of  the  Representatives  was 
reduced  from  five  to  four  cents  per  mile,  the  salary  of  the  Grand  Secretary  from 
$1,200  to  $1,000,  and  that  of  the  Grand  Messenger  from  $700  to  $500.  This  re- 
duction met  the  deficiency,  and  left  the  treasury  in  a  better  condition  than  for 
several  years  past. 

On  the  morning  of  the  second  day  of  the  session,  Grand  Secretary  Ridgely 
sent  a  note  to  acting  Grand  Sire  Herndon,  saying  that  he  felt  himself  wholly  in- 
capable of  performing  the  duties  of  Grand  Secretary,  and  asked  him  to  appoint 
somebody  in  his  place.  The  Grand  Sire  appointed  our  Grand  Scribe,  Represent- 
ative L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Secretary  pro  tern.  As  the  illness  of  brother  Ridgely 
continued,  he  did  not  make  his  appearance  again  during  this  session,  and  Repre- 
sentative Thomas  continued  to  discharge  the  arduous  duties  of  that  office  till  the 
adjournment  I  need  not  say  that  Representative  Thomas  performed  those  duties 
with  credit  to  himself  and  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  While  I  could 
not  but  regret  that  I  was  deprived  of  the  counsel  and  advice  of  my  friend  and 
colleague,  I  felt  gratified  with  the  honor  conferred  on  him. 

A  number  of  appeals  were  decided  at  this  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge;  none, 
however,  affecting  this  brunch  of  the  Order,  but  the  following,  viz.:  "That  the 
suspension  by  a  Lodge  for  a  definite  period  does  not  work  absolute  suspension  in 
an  Encampment,  but  operates  only  as  a  suspension  dependent  upon  or  during 
the  period  for  which  he  may  be  held  in  suspension  in  his  Lodge.  During  that 


280  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

suspension  be  has  not  the  right  to  visit  an  Encampment  or  participate  in  its 
benefits ;  yet,  if  he  should  contiue  to  pay  his  dues  during  the  period  of  his  sus- 
pension, his  restoration  in  his  Lodge  reinstates  him  in  his  Encampment,  if  the 
Encampment  has  failed  to  take  cognizance  of  whatever  misdemeanor  may  have 
been  committed,  and  rests  upon  the  action  and  punishment  which  may  have  been 
inflicted  by  the  Lodge." 

The  amendment  to  the  By-Laws  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  requiring  returns  of 
Grand  Bodies  to  be  made  "within  ten  days  prior  to  the  annual  meeting  of  the 
Grand  Lodge,"  and  in  default  thereof  Representatives  should  be  deprived  of 
their  seats,  passed  at  the  session  of  1860,  was  repealed,  leaving  the  law  to  stand 
as  formerly. 

Copies  of  the  digest  of  the  Laws  of  the  Order  in  Pennsylvania,  were  presented, 
on  behalf  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Pennsylvania,  to  the  Grand  Lodge  and  the 
Bodies  therein  represented,  and  a  vote  of  thanks  passed  for  the  same.  This  digest 
of  the  Laws  of  the  Order  in  Pennsylvania,  which  is  herewith  presented,  will  be 
found  a  valuable  compilation,  and  may  prove  useful  to  the  business  of  this  Grand 
Encampment. 

The  Committee  on  the  Revision  of  the  "Work  of  the  Order  reported  in  secret 
session,  that  owing  to  several  causes — one  of  the  Committee  being  in  California — 
they  had  not  had  a  meeting,  and  of  course  could  not  make  a  final  report.  They 
bad,  however,  in  the  performance  of  their  duties,  subdivided  their  labors  as  fol- 
lows: To  Rep.  Stuart  was  assigned  the  Encampment  work  ;  to  Rep.  Dwinelle 
the  Degrees;  and  to  Rep.  Nicholson  the  Initiatory  work.  Each  of  the  Commit- 
tee presented  his  views  and  intentions  in  relation  to  the  special  matter  submitted 
to  him,  from  which  I  am  led  to  believe,  as  well  as  from  the  known  ability  of  the 
Committee — no  more  competent  Committee,  I  think,  could  have  been  selected — 
that  when  they  have  finished  their  labors,  which  will  probably  be  at  the  next 
annual  meeting  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  the  work  of  the  Order  will  be  so  revised, 
amended  and  improved,  that  it  will  not  only  be  a  credit  to  themselves,  but  will 
be  received  with  thankfulness  and  gratitude  by  every  good  Odd  Fellow. 

There  being  so  large  a  number  of  jurisdictions  unrepresented,  a  general  convic- 
tion seemed  to  prevail,  that  no  change  or  modification  should  be  made  in  the 
organic  laws  of  the  Order ;  therefore  no  amendments  to  the  Constitution  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  were  adopted — all  of  those  proposed  at  the  last  session  being 
either  indefinitely  postponed  or  laid  over  to  the  next  session. 

Several  new  amendments  to  the  Constitution  were  proposed,  which  I  cannot 
transcribe  here — as  it  would  make  this  report  too  long — but  to  which  I  would 
refer  you,  in  the  printed  proceedings  now  on  your  desks. 

The  only  exciting  question  which  arose  during  our  deliberations,  was,  whether 
the  next  annual  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  should  be  held  in  some  other  place 
than  in  the  city  of  Baltimore.  It  was  contended  by  some  of  the  Representatives 
that  Baltimore  might  be  an  unsafe  place  for  the  meeting  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and 
therefore  such  a  contingency  should  be  provided  for.  Your  Representative  had 
faith  to  believe  that  the  unhappy  dissensions  and  distractions  which  then  and 
now  encompass  our  whole  country,  will  be  happily  settled  before  the  time  arrives 
for  the  next  annual  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge ;  or,  if  by  that  time  peace  and 
quietness  do  not  again  prevail  over  our  once  happy  and  glorious  country,  that 
Maryland  will  continue  to  remain  loyal  to  the  Government ;  and  being  unwilling  to 
give  cause  of  complaint  or  off-nse  between  the  present  and  absent,  voted  against 
the  various  propositions  for  a  change  of  place  of  meeting,  not  doubting  by  so 
doing  I  would  meet  with  your  approval. 

All  the  exertions  and  eloquence  of  many  of  the  most  able  members  of  the 
Grand  Lodge — and  there  are  in  that  Grand  Body  gentlemen  whose  ability  and 
eloquence  are  not  surpassed  by  those  of  any  deliberative  assembly  of  our  country 
— having  been  ineffectual  to  secure  the  proposed  change  of  place  of  meeting  of 
the  Grand  Lodge — the  last  proposition,  however,  being  defeated  by  a  single  vote, 
and  that  too  by  one  Representative  changing  his  vote  from  yea  to  nay — the  fol- 
lowing resolutions  were  unanimously  adopted: — 


1859.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  281 

"Resolved,  That  should  circumstances  justify  the  Grand  Secretary,  and  if  in  his 
opinion  the  safety  and  security  of  the  archives  and  books  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
may  require  it,  he  be  authorized  to  remove  the  same  to  Philadelphia  or  New 
York. 

"  Resolved,  That  in  the  event  of  a  probable  interruption  of  the  meeting  of  this 
Body  in  Baltimore,  in  1862,  the  R.  W.  Deputy,  (now  acting  Grand  Sire.)  Milton 
Herndon,  be  authorized  to  convene  the  Grand  Lodge  at  some  central  and  con- 
venient place,  sufficient  notice  to  be  given  to  the  different  jurisdictions." 

The  Committee  on  Finance,  in  their  report,  estimated  the  expenditure  of  the 
Grand  Lodge,  for  the  current  year,  at  $1-2,070.12,  and  the  revenue  at  $16,886.24 
— thus  exceeding  the  expenditure  §4,816. 1'2. 

It  is  the  opinion  of  your  Representative  that  this  estimate  of  receipts  will  be 
found  to  be  far  too  great,  and  the  expenditures  of  the  fiscal  year  will,  under  the 
present  state  of  our  monetary  affairs,  equal,  if  not  exceed,  the  actual  receipts. 

The  Committee  on  Grand  Bodies  not  Represented,  in  their  report,  expressed  deep 
regret  at  the  absence  of  Representatives  from  Grand  Bodies  not  represented,  and 
"  believed  that  it  was  occasioned  from  necessity  rather  than  choice ;"  that  the  'Grand 
Sire,  who  possesses,  in  an  eminent  decree,  the  esteem  and  affection  of  all  Repre- 
sentatives who  have  been  honored  with  his  acquaintance,  is  only  prevented  from 
attending  this  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  by  circumstances  over  which  he  has 
no  control,  and  that  the  same  reasons  actuate  a  majority  of  other  Representatives 
who  are  absent." 

The  Committee  "entertained  the  hope,  that  by  another  session  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  all  cause  for  their  continued  absence  will  be  forever  removed,  and  that 
their  vacant  seats  will  be  again  occupied,  tilling  that  void  which  all  who  have 
attended  this  session  have  sensibly  felt,  and  making  all  hearts  glad  at  so  happy 
a  reunion." 

These  sentiments  met  the  unanimous  response  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  It  could 
not  have  been  otherwise  with  those  Representatives  who  were  present  at  the  pre- 
vious session.  Many  of  the  absent  brothers  were  among  the  most  distinguished 
members  of  the  Order,  and  all  who  had  the  pleasure  to  meet  them  in  Nashville, 
could  not  but  regret  that  any  circumstances  should  have  occurred  to  prevent 
extending  to  them  a  fraternal  greeting,  and  once  more  cooperate  with  them  in 
legislating  for  the  welfare  of  an  Order  which  all  of  the  absent  seemed  so  much 
to  have  at  heart. 

Representative  Escavaille,  of  Maryland,  offered,  and  the  Grand  Lodge  adopted,  a 
preamble  and  series  of  resolutions,  which  will  most  probably  meet  the  approval 
of  all  the  members  of  the  Order,  and  to  which  this  Grand  Encampment  is  re- 
spectfully referred.  They  wil!  be  found  on  pages  3373  and  3374  of  the  printed 
proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted: — 

"  Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  the  Grand  Representatives  be,  and  are  hereby 
extended  to  the  brethren  of  Baltimore,  for  the  renewed  acts  of  kindness  and  hos- 
pitality which  the  Representatives  have  received  at  their  hands." 

This  was  no  unmeaning  compliment,  as  all  who  have  attended  the  sessions  of 
that  R.  W.  Grand  Body  in  Baltimore,  have  reason  to  know.  The  courtesy  and 
hospitality  the  brethren  of  Baltimore  have  heretofore  extended  to  the  members 
of  the  Grand  Lodge,  were  on  this  occasion  manifested,  and  the  Representatives 
must  ever  bear  fresh  in  their  memory  this  pleasant  incident  of  the  last  session. 

There  were  present  during  this  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  Past  Grand  Sires 
THOMAS  WILDKY  and  JOHN  A.  KENNEDY. 

When  Past  Grand  Sire  WILDEY  entered  the  Hall  and  took  a  seat,  many  of  the 
Representatives  gathered  around  him,  anxious  once  more  to  grasp  the  h*nd  and 
listen  to  the  voice  of  the  venerable  Founder  of  our  Order  in  America.  As  he 
recounted  to  the  eager  listeners  the  trials,  vexations,  and  perplexities  which  he 
and  his  little  band  of  noble  men  encountered  before  Odd  Fellowship  in  this 
country  was  established  on  what  might  be  considered  a  sure  foundation,  his  voice 
trembled  and  he  was  much  affected  ;  but  when  he  alluded  to  any  of  their  success- 


282  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  '          [Feb., 

ful  undertakings,  his  eyes  brightened  and  his  countenance  lightened  up  as  with 
unwonted  joy.  But  it  was  evident  that  the  hand  of  age  was  pressing  heavily 
upon  the  heloved  and  honored  Patriarch  ;  that  soon  we  should  see  his  form  no 
more  on  earth.  Little,  however,  did  we  think  that  in  one  short  month  the  light- 
ning would  flash  over  our  country  that  THOMAS  WILDEY  was  dead !  Such,  alas  ! 
was  the  case,  for  on  the  19th  of  October,  surrounded  by  those  he  loved,  he  sud- 
denly yielded  up  his  life,  and  now  sleeps  in  peace.  Our  sorrow  for  the  loss  of 
this  beloved  and  worthy  brother  is  indeed  great;  but  it  is  not  sorrow  over  one 
cut  down  in  his  prime,  or  in  the  midst  of  his  days  of  usefulness: — he  has  been 
borne  to  his  grave  "  as  a  shock  of  corn  fully  ripe."  His  burdens  had  been  all 
borne — his  trusts  all  discharged — his  work  was  done  !  And  that  work,  how 
noble,  how  glorious  it  was !  When  first  begun,  how  little  could  he  have  antici- 
pated its  importance !  How  little  could  he  have  known  that  from  the  seed 
which  he  was  then  planting,  would  spring  forth  a  tree,  whose  branches  would 
overspread  a  whole  continent,  and  under  whose  shade  a  whole  nation  would  re- 
joice ;  that  from  golden  California,  from  distant  Oregon,  from  the  islands  of  the 
Pacific,  from  wherever  there  is  a  brother  to  speak  a  word  of  comfort  to  the 
broken-hearted,  to  the  wid'ow  or  the  fatherless — there  his  name  will  ever  be  held 
in  grateful  remembrance !--— Brother — Patriarch — Sage — farewell ! 

From  this  imperfect  synopsis  of  the  business  and  acts  of  the  last  session  of  the 
Grand  Lodge,  it  will  be  seen  that  nothing  was  done  but  what  was  ''  calculated  to 
preserve  our  Order  intact,  wherever  its  benign  influence  had  shed,  wherever  the 
banner  of  Odd  Fellowship  has  been  unfurled." 

If  there  was  ever  a  time  since  our  banner  was  unfolded,  when  the  sacred  prin- 
ciples of  our  Order — Charity  and  Brotherly  Love — should  prevail,  it  is  now; — 
now,  when  civil  war,  with  all  its  attendant  evils,  exists  in  our  once  happy  and 
united  country — causing  brother  to  lift  his  hand  against  brother,  father  against 
son,  and  son  against  father  1  Oh,  may  this  internecine  contention  soon  end  ! 
"May  strife  and.discord  be  soon  banished"  from  our  land;  may  "the  sword  be 
turned  into  plowshares,  and  the  spear  into  pruning  hooks,"  and  "the  hearts  of 
the  people  of  this  once  peaceful  and  happy  land  "  be  gladdened  by  a  "  cloudless 
sky,  a  bright  and  genial  sunshine,  shedding  peace,  harmony,  and  joy  over  and 
throughout  this  wide-spread  land  !  " 

But  while  we  deplore  the  present  attitude  of  our  nation,  and  pray  that  the  God 
of  Battles  will  protect  the  right,  let  us  recollect  what  our  Order  teaches,  and 
hope  that  now,  more  than  ever  before,  Odd  Fellowship  will  be  a  controlling  in- 
fluence in  the  land.  Here,  then,  let  us  renew  our  vows  of  Friendship,  Love  and 
Truth,  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity,  and  extend  the  hand  of  forgiveness  and  bro- 
therly leve  to  the  erring. 

Before  closing  this,  my  last  official  communication,  permit  me  again  to  return 
my  thanks  to  the  members  of  this  Grand  Encampment  for  the  honors  they  have 
conferred,  and  the  indulgence  they  have  shown  me.  I  am  now,  as  ever,  ready 
to  unite  and  cooperate  with  them  in  anything  which  will  extend  the  benign  prin- 
ciples and  objects  of  Odd  Fellowship. 

Respectfully  submitted,  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS, 

Grand  Representative. 
NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  18,  1862. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  .was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the  M.  "W.  Grand  Patri- 
arch and  the  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  would  recommend  that  so  much  of  the 
former  as  relates  to  the  reports  of  the  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  be  referred  to  a 


1862.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  283 

special  Committee;  that  so  much  of  both  reports  as  relates  to  the  death  of  Past 
Grand  Sire  Thomas  Wildey,  be  also  referred  to  a  special  Committee. 
All  of  which  ig  respectfully  submitted, 

O.  UTLEY,  ) 

J.  H.  BARLOW,         V  Committee. 

WM.  H.  STANLEY,  ) 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to 
Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  Patriarchs  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1, 
E.  S.  Clark  of  No.  18,  W.  H.  Stanley  of  No.  1. 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  and  Grand  Represen- 
tative's reports  as  relates  to  the  death  of  Past  Grand  Sire 
Wildey,  Patriarchs  G.  L.  Townsend  of  No.  18,  E.  G.  Storer 
and  S.  Tolles  of  No.  1. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
and  election  of  officers,  when  the  following  nominations  were 
made: 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  G.  L.  Townsend. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  J.  W.  Smith,  O.  Utley. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  F.  Botsford. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  L.  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  S.  Bishop. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  D.  W.  Boyd. 

For  Grand  Representative,  T.  C.  Holli's^M.  B.  Scott. 

Patriarch  O.  Utley  declined  the  nomination  for  Grand  High 
Priest. 

On  balloting,  the  following  officers  were  elected  for  the  year 
ensuing : 

G.  L.  Townsend,  Grand  Patriarch. 

J.  W.  Smith,  Grand  High  Priest. 

F.  Botsford,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  Bishop,  Grand  Treasurer. 

D.  W.  Boyd,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

M.  B.  Scott,  Grand  Representative. 

The  Committee  on  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  and 
Grand  Representative's  reports  as  relate  to  the  death  of  Past 
Grand  Sire  Wildey,  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was 
accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  L  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  reports  of  the  Grand  Pa- 
triarch and  Grand  Representative  aa  refer  to  the  death  of  Past  Grand   Sire 
Wildey,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  resolutions. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND, ) 

E.  G.  STORER,         V  Committee. 

SAM'L.  TOLLES,       ) 


284  Proceedings  of  Gh'and  Encampment.  [Feb., 

Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Encampment  have  learned  with  deep  regret  of  the 
decease  of  our  esteemed  brother,  Past  Grand  Sire  Thomas  Wildey,  founder  of  the 
Order  in  this  country,  who  departed  this  life  in  the  city  of  Baltimore  on  the  19th 
of  October  last. 

Resolved,  That  in  the  death  of  this  venerable  Pariarch  our  Order  has  lost  an 
illustrious  and  highly  cherished  member — one  whom  we  have  long  learned  to 
venerate  for  his  early  and  self-denying  labor  in  behalf  of  Odd  Fellowship  and 
whose  memory  will  ever  be  cherished  by  us  and  all  true  Odd  Fellows  in  all  time 
to  come. 

Resolved,  That  these  resolutions  be  spread  upon  the  minutes,  and  that  the 
Grand  Scribe  be  instructed  to  forward  a  copy  to  the  family  of  the  deceased. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

We,  your  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  finances  of  this  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, would  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  attended  to  the  duties  of  the 
same,  and  would  report  as  follows: 

Amount  of  balance  of  last  report $27.63 

Receipts  from  Encampments 46.00 


Total $73.63 

The  expenditures  were  as  follows  : 

For  Grand  Encampment  United  States $75.00 

"  Printing 1.25 

"  Outside  Sentinel 3.00 — $79.25 


Leaving  a  deficit  of $5.62 

To  meet  this  indebtedness  the  Committee  would  recommend  that  the  Grand 
Scribe  increase  the  amount  of  assessments  on  the  subordinates  sufficient  to  meet 
the  demand. 

CHAS.  W.  NOTT,  ) 

D.  W.  BOYD,         [  Committee. 

E.  S.  CLARK,        ) 

The  Committee  on  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  relates  to  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  submitted  the  follow- 
ing report,  which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted. 

To  the  R.    W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  refers  to  the  official  returns  of  the  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  have  had  the 
same  under  consideration,  and  would  submit  the  following  resolution. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

SAM'L.  B.  GORHAM,  ) 
W.  H.  STANLEY,       V  Committee! 
E.  S.  CLARK,  ) 

Resolved,  That  the  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs  be  required  to  send  to  the  Grand 
Patriarchs  semi-aunually  a  report  of  the  state  of  the  Order  in  their  respective  ju- 
risdictions. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  respectfully  report,  that  they  have 
examined  the  returns  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  aud  find  them  correct ;  of 
Oriental,  No.  2,  which  are  correct,  with  exception  of  seal  being  pasted  on;  that 


1862.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  285 

no  report  has  been  received  from  Sowheag,  No.  6,  for  the  term  ending  July ; 
and  that  the  report  of  said  Encampment  for  January,  1862,  is  correct,  except  it 
is  without  seal;  that  no  report  for  July  term  of  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18, 
has  been  received,  and  that  the  report  of  said  Encampment  for  January,  1862,  is 
correct,  except  it  is  without  seal ;  that  the  reports  from  Ansantawae,  No.  20,  are 
correct,  except  that  no  seal  is  on  the  January  report;  that  the  reports  from  He- 
bron Encampment,  No.  21,  are  correct,  except  that  they  are  without  seal. 

The  Committee  find  that  there  are  235  members  reported  ;  that  six  have  been 
initiated ;  that  five  have  been  suspended,  one  has  withdrawn,  and  one  has  died. 
The  amount  of  funds  reported  is  $3,304. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  H.  HARRIS,    ) 

N.   CHANDLER,  [   Committee. 

E.  G.  STORER,    ) 

The  Grand  Officers  elect  were  then '  installed  into  their  re- 
spective offices  in  ample  form. 

The  following  resolutions  were  unanimously  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  due,  and  are  hereby 
tendered  to  Past  Grand  Patriarch  Merritt  B.  Scott,  for  the  able  and  faithful  man- 
ner in  which  he  has  discharged  the  duties  of  Grand  Patriarch  for  the  past  year. 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  tendered  to  Quinni- 
piac  and  Harjnony  Lodges,  for  the  gratuitous  use  of  their  Hall  for  the  sessions 
of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Body. 

Representative  Boyd  announced  the  death  of  Past  Chief 
Patriarch  Calvin  L.  Russell,  who  fell  at  the  battle  of  Roan- 
oke  Island.  The  subject  was  referred  to  a  special  Commit- 
tee, consisting  of  Patriarchs  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18,  E.  S. 
Clark  of  No.  20,  S.  B.  Gorham  of  No.  1.  " 

The  Committee  submitted  the  .following  report,  which  was 
accepted  and  the  resolutions  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

Your  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  death  of  Patriarch  C.  L.  Russell,  re- 
spectfully beg  leave  to  report : 

That  this  Grand  Encampment  heard  with  deep  regret  the  fall  of  Patriarch  C. 
L.  Russell,  while  gallantly  leading  the  10th  Connecticut  Volunteers  onward  at  the 
battle  of  Roanoake  Island. 

Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Encampment  extend  to  the  widow  and  family  our 
heartfelt  sympathies  in  this  sad  event,  and  invoke  the  blessing  of  th«  Grand  Pa- 
triarch abo-we,  "  who  doeth  all  things  well,"  to  rest  his  blessing  on  the  widow  and 
fatherless. 

Resolved,  That  these  resolutions  be  spread  on  the  minutes  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment, and  a  copy  be  forwarded  to  the  family,  attested  by  the  Grand  Scribe. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  W.  BOYD,  )  ~        ... 

E.  S.  CLARK,  \  C^nmittee. 

Patriarch  Harris  then  exemplified  the  work  of  the  Order. 
The  Grand  Encampment  was  tnen  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 
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PROCEEDINGS 


R.¥.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0.  0.  F. 

OF    THE 

\ 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL  SESSION,  1863, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  17,  1863. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of 
Connecticut,  convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  G.  L.  TOWXSEND,   Grand  Patriarch, 

M.  E.  J.  W.  SMITH,   Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  F.  BOTSFORD,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.  W.  L.  A.  THOMAS,   Grand  Scribe, 

R.  W.  DAVID  W.  BOYD,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.  W.  M.  B.  SCOTT,  Grand  Representative, 

and  Representatives  from  Nos.  1,  6,  18,  20. 

The  Grand  High  Priest  addressed  the  Throne  of  Grace,  and 
the  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  a  Committee  on  Creden- 
tials, Patriarchs  W.  W.  White  and  C.  W.  Nott  of  No.  1,  and 
D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18. 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  Credentials  respectfully  report  that  they  find  the  certificates 
of  the  following  named  Patriarchs  correct,  and  that  they  are  entitled  to  seats  in 
the  Grand  Encampment. 


1863.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  287 

Sausacus,  No.  I — Samuel  Cleeton,  Noah  Chandler,  A.  W.  Phelps,  L.  A. 
Thomas,  M.  B.  Scott,  Samuel  H.  Harris,  J.  W.  Hammond,  John  A.  Hughes,  Wm. 
W.  White,  Charles  W.  Nott,  W.  H.  Stanley,  Alonzo  G.  Shears,  G.  Crabtree  D.  E 
Burwell,  F.  Botsford,  J.  R.  Taylor. 

Excelsior,  No.  18— John  H.  Barlow,  David  W.  Boyd. 
Ansantawae,  No.  20 — John  W.  Smith,  George  L.  Townsend. 
Sowheag,  No.  6 — C.  A.  Newell,  Origen  Utley. 

All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

W.  W.  WHITE, ) 

C.  W.  NOTT,       I-  Committee. 

D.  W.  BOYD,     ) 

Patriarchs  J.  W.  Hammond  and  J.  A.  Hughes  of  No.  1, 
were  then  admitted  and  instructed  in  the  Grand^Eucampment 
degree. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees : 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  D.  E.  Burwell  and  George  Crab- 
tree  of  No.  1,  and  O.  Utley  of  No.  6. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  W.  II.  Stanley  and  Noah  Chandler  of  No. 
1,  and  C.  A.  Newell  of  No.  6. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  report,  which  was  re- 
ferred to  a  special  Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs  S.  H. 
Harris  and  M.  B.  Scott  of  No.  1,  and  O.  Utley  of  No.  6. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  J.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES  : — Time,  in  his  rapid  flight,  has  completed 
another  annual  round,  and  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  our  Constitution, 
we  are  again  assembled  in  annual  session. 

Let  us,  before  entering  upon  the  important  duties  which  are  to  engage  our  at- 
tention, pause  a  moment,  to  return  our  grateful  thanks  to  the  Grand  Master  of 
the  Universe,  through  whose  watchful  Providence  we  have  been  spared  to  enjoy 
this  reunion,  and  to  invoke  His  blessing  upon  us  while  we  legislate  for  the  best 
interests  of  our  beloved  Order ;  "  and  may  all  our  acts,  begun,  continued  and 
eaded  in  Him,  redound  to  His  glory,  and  the  happiness  of  mankind." 

As  I  look  around  this  circle  of  Patriarchs,  and  recognize  so  many  familiar 
faces,  I  search  in  vain  for  some,  who  in  the  years  that  are  past  have  participated 
in  our  proceedings,  zealous  in  every  good  word  and  work  Some  are  absent  in 
the  service  of  their  country,  foremost  where  duty  calls.  When  next  assembled  in 
annual  council,  may  we  not  hope  to  give  them  once  more  the  fraternal  grip  and 
friendly  greeting  ;  and  may  the  time  soon  come  when 

"  No  more  shall  nation  against  nation  rise, 
Nor  ardent  warriors  meet  with  hateful  eyes, 
Nor  fields  with  gleaming  steel  be  covered  o'er, 
The  brazen  trumpets  kindle  rage  no  more  ; 
But  useless  lances  into  scythes  shall  bend, 
And  the  broad  falchion  in  a  ploughshare  end ; 
No  sigh,  no  murmur,  the  wide  world  shall  bear, 
From  every  face  be  wiped  off  every  tear ; 
Peace  o'er  the  world  her  olive  wand  extend, 
And  white-rob'd  innocence  from  heaven  descend." 

But  there  are  those  whom  we  have  been  wont  to  greet  at  our  annual  sessions, 
who  will  meet  with  us  no  more  through  all  the  future  years.  Death,  who  sun- 
ders the  strongest  and  holiest  of  ties  without  remorse,  has  removed  them  from 
our  councils.  I  trust  I  shall  be  pardoned  for  particular  reference  to  two  de- 


288  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

ceased  members,  of  whom,  from  my  intimate  acquaintance  with  them,  I  am  able 
to  speak  understandingly,  and  who,  from  their  prominent  position  in  the  Order, 
are  deserving  of  more  than  a  passing  notice.  I  refer  to  Grand  Master  CLARK 
and  Past  Grand  Master  BENEDICT,  both  members  of  the  Encampment  and  Lodge 
to  which  I  belong. 

In  the  death  of  these  lamented  brothers,  our  Encampment  and  the  Order 
throughout  the  State  have  sustained  a  loss  of  no  ordinary  character.  Among 
the  original  members  of  the  Lodge  and  Encampment  to  which  they  were  at- 
tached,  for  many  years  they  had  labored  side  by  side  for  the  advancement  of  the 
principles  of  Odd  Fellowship,  liad  been  looked  np  to  for  counsel  and  relied  upon 
for  aid,  had  unsought,  received  from  the  subordinate  and  Grand  Lodge,  the  high- 
est honors  in  their  gift,  and  had  been  faithful  in  the  discharge  of  every  trust. 
Both  had  been  called  to  occupy  the  most  honorable  positions  in  the  town  and 
city  governments,  and  had  been  selected  by  their  fellow-citizens  to  represent 
them  in  the  State  Legislature.  Both  were  present  at  the  last  meeting  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  and  Grand  Encampment, — both,  we  trust,  are  now  enjoying  the 
society  of  the  Patriarchs  of  old,  in  that  better  land,  whither,  let  us  hope,  our 
steps  are  tending. 

Brethren,  let  us  emulate  their  zeal  in  every  good  word  and  work,  let  us  imitate 
their  virtues,  let  us  cherish  their  memory ;  so,  when,  like  them,  we  shall  be  sum- 
moned, in  the  midst  of  our  pilgrimage,  to  fold  our  tents  and  cross  the  swelling 
waters,  we  may  decry  with  the  eye  of  faith,  beyond  the  tide,  the  promised  in- 
heritance, that  "  rest  which  remaineth  for  the  people  of  God." 

The  record  of  my  official  acts  will  necessarily  be  brief,  as  but  few  subjects  have 
demanded  my  attention. 

Immediately  after  the  adjournment  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I  for 
warded  commissions  to  those  brothers  who  had  been  recommended  by  the  several 
subordinate  Encampments  for  the  office  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch.  With  one 
exception, — Deputy  Grand  Patriarch  J.  E.  Bidwell,  of  No.  6, — I  have  received 
no  report  of  their  official  doings,  and  am  consequently  unable  to  give  any  statis- 
tical information  as  to  the  condition  of  the  patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order  in 
this  jurisdiction.  For  particulars  as  to  the  condition  of  the  Encampments  work- 
ing under  authority  of  this  Grand  Body,  I  must  refer  you  to  the  report  of  our 
R.  W.  Grand  Scribe. 

It  can  hardly  be  expected  that  during  the  continuance  of  the  unhappy  troubles 
which  now  afflict  our  nation  and  overshadow  every  other  interest,  much  progress 
can  be  made.  I  trust  that  we  shall  make  no  retrograde  movement,  and  that 
when  peace  shall  have  again  returned  to  our  borders  it  will  find  our  great  broth- 
erhood knit  together  more  strongly  than  ever,  ready  to  take  the  field  with  re- 
newed vigor,  and  to  march  forth  to  conquests  more  glorious  than  those  achieved 
by  hostile  cannon  and  bristling  steel. 

In  September  last  I  signed  the  credentials  of  Past  Grand  Patriarch  M.  B. 
Scott,  of  No.  1 ,  who,  at  the  last  session,  was  elected  as  your  Grand  Representative 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  The  annual  session  was  held  in  the 
citj-  of  Baltimore,  commencing  on  the  15th  day  of  September,  Representatives 
being  present  from  nearly  every  jurisdiction  throughout  the  loyal  States.  I  was 
gratified  in  looking  over  the  daily  journal,  for  which  I  am  indebted  to  the  cour- 
tesy of  Grand  Representative  Scott,  to  notice  the  harmony  which  characterized 
the  proceedings,  and  the  fraternal  spirit  which  marked  the  discussion  of  the  va- 
rious topics  engaging  the  attention  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  For  the  legislative  do- 
ings of  that  Grand  Body,  I  refer  you  to  the  report  of  your  R.  W.  Grand  Repre- 
sentative. 

On  the  4th  of  January,  I  received  an  invitation  from  Sassacus  Encampment, 
No.  1,  of  New  Haven,  to  be  present  at  their  next  regular  meeting,  and  install 
their  officers.  I  immediately  replied,  accepting  the  invitation,  and  looked  forward 
with  much  pleasure  to  the  anticipated  visit  until  the  day  previous  to  the  time 
assigned,  but  was  at  last  prevented  from  attending  by  unforeseen  business  engage- 
ments. The  duties  of  Grand  Patriarch  were,  however,  ably  performed  by  Grand 
High  Priest  Smith,  and  I  was  not  surprised  to  learn  through  him  that  this,  the 


1803.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  289 

oldest  and  largest  Encampment  in  the  State,  numbering  as  it  does  BO  many  zeal- 
ous and  influential  members,  is  in  a  flourishing  condition. 

Near  the  close  of  January,  I  received  a  communication  from  brother  Julius 
Attwood  of  Middlesex  Lodge,  No.  3,  representing  that  Oriental  Encampment,  No. 
2,  now  located  at  Essex,  had  for  some  time  past  been  in  a  drooping  condition  and 
that  its  removal  to  its  former  location  in  East  Haddam  would  build  up  the  En- 
campment and  advance  the  interests  of  the  Order  in  that  locality.  He  also 
stated  that  from  conversation  with  members  of  the  Encampment  he  was  satisfied 
there  would  be  no  opposition  to  the  removal.  On  referring  to  the  proceedings  of 
the  Grand  Encampment,  July  session,  1848,  I  find  that  on  petition  of  12  members 
of  Oriental  Encampment,  being  a  majority  thereof,  stating  that  a  unanimous  vote 
had  been  passed  in  the  Encampment  in  favor  of  such  removal,  the  Grand  En- 
campment changed  its  location  from  East  Haddam  so  Essex. 

While  from  the  facts  presented  by  the  esteemed  brother,  I  fully  concur  with 
him  in  the  belief  that  the  interests  of  the  Encampment  and  the  Order  would  be 
greatly  promoted  by  its  restoration  to  its  original  location,  in  view  of  the  near 
proximity  of  the  annual  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I  preferred  that  the 
same  body  which  removed  it  to  its  present  location  should  decide  upon  the  appli- 
cation for  its  restoration..  1  therefore  replied  to  the  communication  in  accordance 
with  the  tenor  of  the  above,  recommending  him  to  take  the  proper  steps  to  bring 
the  subject  before  this  Grand  Body  at  its  present  session. 

It  is  now  several  years  since  the  Constitution  for  subordinate  Encampments 
has  been  printed.  In  the  meantime,  some  important  amendments  have  been 
made,  and  as  no  journal  of  the  proceedings  has  been  printed  since  1852,  the  sub- 
ordinates are  frequently  at  a  loss  to  know  whether  they  are  working  strictly 
according  to  the  laws  laid  down  for  their  government.  I  would  suggest  that  the 
R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  be  authorized  to  revise  the  Constitution  and  cause  it  to  be 
printed  in  connection  with  the  proceedings  of  this  session  or  separately,  as  may 
be  deemed  advisable. 

I  would  also  recommend  this  Grand  Body,  at  its  present  session,  to  investigate 
the  subject  of  dues  and  benefits,  believing  as  I  do,  that  many  of  the  feeble  En- 
campments would  be  infused  with  new  life  and  receive  large  accessions  to  their 
numbers  if  the  former  were  made  as  low  as  possible  and  the  latter  entirely  done 
away.  I  would  not  recommend  any  legislation  affecting  those  Encampments 
which  have  a  large  accumulated  fund,  but  since  the  beneficiary  system  is  one  of 
the  features  of  the  subordinate  Lodges,  the  necessity  for  its  incorporation  into  the 
Patriarchal  branch  does  not  exist.  Many  Encampments  which  have  ceased 
working,  might  have  been  in  a  sound  and  healthy  condition  to-day  had  they  not 
undertaken  to  pay  liberal  benefits,  rendering  it  necessary  to  impose  a  large  in- 
itiation fee  and  subjecting  their  members  to  an  onerous  taxation  to  sustain  the 
system. 

The  Encampment  with  which  I  am  connected,  Ansantawae,  No.  20,  was  re- 
vived a  few  years  since,  after  a  long  slumber,  the  initiation  fee  reduced  to  a  sum 
within  the  reach  of  all,  and  the  dues  cut  down  to  the  amount  necessary  to  meet 
csrrent  expenses — no  benefits  to  be  paid.  It  was  then  placed  in  good  working 
condition,  new  members  flocked  in,  and  since  that  time  it  has  continued  to  thrive, 
while  its  influence  upon  the  subordinate  Lodge  has  been  marked  and  salutary. 

I  trust  you  will  give  this  important  subject  due  consideration. 

In  conclusion,  permit  me,  brethren  and  Patriarchs,  to  thank  you  for  the  un- 
merited honor  you  have  conferred  upon  me  in  elevating  me  to  this  high  position, 
and  for  the  uniform  courtesv  which  has  marked  your  intercourse  with  me  during 
my  official  term.  And  I  o'nly  have  to  regret,  that  while  my  heart  has  been  in 
the  work,  the  pressure  of  my  busineis  engagements  has  been  such  that  in  the 
discharge  of  the  duties  of  the  office  I  have  been  unable  to  devote  the  time  and 
attention  which  their  importance  demanded. 

In  resigning  this  chair  to  my  successor,  as  I  am  soon  to  do,  it  is  pleasant  to  feel 
that  there  is  to  be  no  sundering  of  the  ties  which  unite  us  as  brethren,  and  that  I 
shall  be  permitted  in  the  future,  as  in  the  past,  though  in  a  humbler  sphere,  to 


290  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

labor  with  YOU  for  the  advancement  of  our  beloved  Order  and  for  the  diffusion  of 
the  glorious  principles  upon  which  it  is  founded. 

And  may  He,  without  whose  aid  no  human  enterprise  can  permanently  pros- 
per, so  smile  upon  and  bless  our  labors,  that  amid  the  jarring  of  nations,  the  over- 
turn of  governments  and  the  mutations  of  time,  the  institution  of  Odd  Fellow- 
ship may  be  preserved  to  bless  mankind  and  fraternize  the  world ;  and  as  we 
shall  one  by  one  be  called  from  the  scene  of  our  earthly  labors,  may  our  places 
be  filled  by  others,  who  shall,  if  possible,  be  more  zealous  in  the  dissemination  of 
its  benign  influences. 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  Grand  Patriarch. 

NEW  HATEN,  Feb.  17th,  1863. 

The  Grand  Representative  submitted  his  report,  which  was 
accepted  and  referred  to  a  Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs 
A.  G.  Shears,  A.  W.  Phelps  and  J.  W.  Hammond  of  No.  1. 

To  the  R.  W.  Or  and  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

The  undersigned,  Representative  of  this  Grand  Encampment  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  the  United  States,  respectfully  begs  leave  to  report  that  he  attended  the 
session  of  that  R.  W.  Grand  Body,  held  at  the  city  of  Baltimore,  commencing 
Monday,  September  15th,  1862,  at  9  o'clock,  A.  M.  On  that  day  the  Grand 
Lodge  was  called  to  order  by  Milton  Herndon,  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  who  address- 
ed the  Grand  Lodge,  referring  with  much  feeling  to  the  death  of  Past  Grand  Sire 
Wildey,  the  venerated  founder  of  the  Order  in  this  country,  which  will  be  found 
in  the  Journal  of  the  session. 

There  was  also  embodied  in  the  Grand  Sire's  report  his  official  decisions,  some 
of  which  being  applicable  to  this  branch  of  our  Order,  I  beg  leave  to  present  to 
you  in  a  condensed  form. 

The  first  decision  in  reference  to  "good  standing"  in  the  Lodge,  in  order  to 
maintain  membership  in  the  Encampment,  is  well  known  to  you  all,  as  a  reitera- 
tion of  all  our  laws  on  that  subject. 

The  second  decision  may  not  have  been  as  generally  understood  ;  it  is  this — 
that  the  Grand  Scribe  being  only  the .  Clerk  of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  is  bound  to 
obey  his  official  behest  and  recognize  a  D.  D.  Grand  Patriarch,  although  he  knows 
him  to  be  a  member  of  a  suspended  Lodge. 

The  third  is,  that  the  Grand  Scribe  must  recognize  all  offices  of  subordinates 
officially  reported  to  him,  until  the  matter  has  been  settled  by  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment 

The  fourth  decision  is,  that  the  Grand  Scribe  is  bound  to  recognize  as  legal 
members  all  that  are  officially  reported  to  him. 

The  fifth  decision  is,  that  the  Grand  Master  or  Grand  Patriarch  has  power  to 
suspend  a  Lodge  or  Encampment  for  any  act  of  insubordination,  until  the  meet- 
ing of  the  Grand  Body ;  and  further,  that  a  Grand  Body  has  a  right  to  raise 
revenue  for  its  legitimate  purposes  by  assessments  on  its  subordinates. 

There  were  twenty-four  Grand  Lodges  and  eleven  Grand  Encampments  repre- 
sented, which  exceeded  the  number  required  for  a  quorum,  and  the  Grand  Lodge 
proceeded  to  business. 

The  Chair  presented  the  following  communication : 

"  To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  the  United  States  : 

"  In  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland,  a  eulogy 
upon  the  character  and  services  of  the  late  P.  G.  Sire  Thomas  Wildey,  will  be 
pronounced  in  this  city  on  the  morning  of  Tuesday,  the  16th  inst.,  at  10  o'clock, 
precisely. 

"  P.  G.  Master  James  L.  Ridgely  of  Maryland,  has  been  elected  to  perform  the 
services  indicated,  and  the  Officers  and  Representatives  of  your  R.  W.  Grand 
Body,  as  well  as  the  Past  Officers  and  Past  Representatives,  are  respectfully  in- 
vited to  be  present  on  the  occasion." 


1863.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  291 

On  motion  of  Rep.  Hanna  of  Illinois,  it  was  resolved,  that  the  invitation  tendered 
be  accepted. 

The  Grand  Secretary  and  Grand  Treasurer  laid  their  reports  before  the  Grand 
Lodge.  From  the  Grand  Treasurer's  report  I  have  taken  the  following  items : 

The  receipts  for  the  past  year  hayebeen  $9,699.56,  being  but  |890.55  less  than 
last  year. 

There  has  been  received  from  the  estate  of  P.  G.  Sire  "Wildey,  $1,000.00, 
making  total  receipts,  $10,699.56.  Balance  on  hand,  as  per  last  reports, 
$6,679.36,  making  $17,378.92.  Disbursements  amount  to  $9,216.27,  leaving  a 
balance  of  $8,16265. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  also  stated  that  the  whole  sum  due  the  Grand  Lodge 
from  the  estate  of  P.  G.  Sire  Thomas  Wildey,  amounting  to  $5,551.50,  would  soon 
be  paid  into  the  Treasury. 

At  10  o'clock,  L  M.,  Tuesday,  September  16th,  1862,  the  Grand  Lodge, 
escorted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland,  proceeded  to  the  Front  Street 
Theater,  and  listened  to  the  eulogy  on  the  life  and  labors  of  Past  Grand  Sire 
Thomas  Wildey,  delivered  by  our  R.  W.  Grand  Secretary,  James  L.  Ridgely. 

Of  this  eulogy  it  is  unnecessary  for  me  to  speak.  It  is  before  you,  and  will  do 
itself  better  justice  than  I  can. 

The  Grand  Lodge  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of  Officers,  with  the  follow- 
ing result: — Grand  Sire,  James  B.  Nicholson  of  Pennsylvania;  Deputy  Grand 
Sire,  Wm.  H.  Young  of  Maryland ;  Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secre- 
tary, James  L.  Ridgely  of  Maryland;  Grand  Treasurer,  Joshua  Vansant  of 
Maryland. 

The  Legislative  Committee  presented  the  following  resolutions: 
"  Resolved,  That  all  term  reports  which  may  hereafter  be  made  to  Grand  Bodies 
by  their  subordinates,  shall  contain,  in  their  hand  writing,    the  signature  of  the 
elective  Officers  thereof,  and  shall  be  carefully  preserved  by  the  Grand  Scribes 
and  Grand  Secretaries." 

"  Resolved,  That  Grand  Scribes  and  Grand  Secretaries  are  hereby  prohibited 
from  delivering  or  transmitting  visiting  or  withdrawal  cards  to  any  person  what- 
ever, or  to  any  Encampment  or  Lodge,  excepting  upon  the  order  in  writing  of  an 
Encampment  or  Lodge,  signed  by  its  C.  P.,  8.  W.  and  Scribe,  (in  the  case  of  an 
Encampment,)  or  by  its  N.  G.,  V.  G.  and  Secretary,  (in  the  case  of  a  Lodge,)  and 
authenticated  by  the  official  seal  of  the  Encampment  or  Lodfije." 

Representative  Barry  of  Indiana,  offered  an  amendment  by  striking  out  all  the 
signatures  required  in  second  resolution,  except  the  Scribe  of  an  Encampment 
and  Secretary  of  a  Lodge,  which  was  agreed  to,  and  the  resolutions  were  adopted. 

An  attempt  was  made  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Ohio  to  merge  the  Encampment 
Degrees,  which  was  decided  to  be  inexpedient,  and  that  grave  doubts  existed  of 
the  power  of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  deprive  Grand  Encampments  of  their  charter, 
except  for  violation  of  laws. 

The  amendments  to  the  Constitution  which  were  laid  over  at  the  last  session, 
were  again  laid  over  until  the  next. 

The  Committee  on  mileage  and  per  diem,  reported  in  favor  of  paying  the  mem- 
bers four  cents  per  mile. 

Representative  Saunders  of  Northern  New  York,  moved  to  recommit  the  reso- 
lution to  the  Committee,  with  orders  to  strike  out  the  word  four  and  insert  five, 
on  which  the  yeas  and  nays  were  ordered,  and  resolved  in  the  negative, — your 
Representative  voting  nay. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  subject  of  a  Monument  to  P.  G.  Sire 
Wildey,  reported  a  series  of  resolutions,  which  will  be  found  on  page  3,500  of  the 
printed  Journal. 

The  time  now  having  arrived  for  the  installation  of  Officers,  the  Grand  Officers 
were  duly  installed,  and  after  an  eloquent  speech  by  our  Most  Worthy  Grand 
Sire,  the  Grand  Lodge  was  adjourned  "  sine  die." 

Thus  closed  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  for  the  year 
1862,  a  session  which  was  harmonious  throughout ;  a  session  during  which  all  the 
kindly  feelings  of  our  nature  were  called  forth,  and  for  the  kindness,  hospitality 


292  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

and  brotherly  love  of  which  your  Representative   was  a  recipient  from  the  Odd 
Fellows  of  Baltimore,  I  shall  ever  be  deeply  grateful. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

M.  B.  SCOTT,  Grand  Representative. 

On  motion,  the  hour  of  half  past  four  was  assigned  for  the 
election  of  officers. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecting  : 

The  special  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patri- 
arch for  the  distribution  of  its  subjects,  would  respectfully  recommend  that  so 
much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  the  death  of  P.  G.  Masters  George  W.  Benedict 
and  Edward  S.  Clark,  be  referred  to  a  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  be  re- 
ferred to  a  special  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  the  printing  of  the  proceedings  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  and  of  the  Constitution  of  Subordinates,  be  referred  to  a 
Committee  of  three,  and  that  so  much  as  relates  to  dues  and  benefits,  be  referred 
to  same  Committee. 

Submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  ) 

O.  UTLEY,         [Committee. 

M.  B.  SCOTT,    ) 

The  Grand  Patriarch  announced  the  following  Committees : 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  the 
death  of  Grand  Master  Clark  and  Past  Grand  Master  Bene- 
dict, Patriarchs  A.  G.  Shears  of  No.  1,  O.  Utley  of  No.  6,  and 
D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  printing  the  Constitution  of  Sub- 
ordinates, &c.,  Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  J.  W.  Smith 
of  No.  20,  and  W.  W.  White  of  No.  1. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  Oriental  Encampment,  Patriarchs 
C.  W.  Nott,  D.  E.  Burwell  and  F.  Botsford  of  No.  1. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  respectfully  report  that  they  have 
examined  the  returns  of  Sassacus,  No.  1,  Oriental,  No.  2,  Ansantawae,  No.  20, 
and  find  them  correct;  Hebron,  No.  21,  correct,  except  seal;  Sowheag,  No.  6,  re- 
turns for  July,  1862,  correct,  but  no  report  received  for  January,  1863 ;  Excel- 
sior, No.  18,  made  an  annual  report  which  is  correct,  except  seal. 

The  Committee  find  the  whole  number  of  members  reported,  is  213 ;  there 
have  been  initiated,  2;  suspended,  13;  died,  5;  the  amount  of  funds  reported 
is  13,181.50. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 
D.  E.  BURWELL,  ) 
0.  TJTLEY,  }-  Committee. 

GEO.  CRABTREE, 


1863.]          Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  293 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Repre- 
sentative, beg  leave  to  report  that  they  find  nothing  therein  requiring  special 
action  by  this  Body.  The  report  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  and  his 
doings,  they  commend  to  your  approval. 

Submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

ALOXZO  G.  SHEARS,  ) 

A.  W.  PHELPS,  V  Committee. 

J.  W.  HAMMOND,         ) 

The  hour  having  arrived,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded 
to  the  nomination  of  officers,  when  the  following  nominations 
were  made: 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  G.  H.  P.  J.  W.  Smith. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  G.  S.  W.  F.  Botsford. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  G.  J.  W.  D.  W.  Boyd. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  G.  S.  Lucius  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  Kep.  S.  H.  Harris. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Kep.  John  H.  Barlow. 

On   balloting,  the  nominees  were  all  unanimously  elected. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.   W,  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

We,  your  Committee  appointed  on  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as 
relates  to  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  of  Essex,  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and 
would  report  the  following  resolution  for  adoption : 

Resolved,  That  whenever  the  Grand  Patriarch  shall  have  been  duly  notified 
that  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  at  a  meeting  duly  warned  for  that  purpose, 
shall  by  a  major  rote,  decide  to  remove  the  location  of  said  Encampment  from 
Essex  to  East  lladdam,  he  be  authorized  to  cause  the  same  to  be  done. 

CHAS.  W.  NOTT,  ) 
F.  BOTSFORD,       [  Committee. 
D.  E.  BURWELL, ) 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

We,  your  Committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  finances  of  this  Encampment, 

would  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  attended  to  the  duties  of  the  same  and 

report  as  follows : 

The  amount  of  receipts  from  Encampments  have  been $79.50 

The  expenditures  have  been  as  follows: 

To  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States 875.00 

"  Expenses  of  advertising  funeral  of  Patriarchs  Botsford  and  Pratt,     1.75 

"  Charles  Bradley,  Outside  Sentinel, 8.00 

"  Deficit  on  report  of  1862, 6.62 

Total, 85.87 

Leaving  a  deficit  at  this  time,  of $5.87 


294  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 


We  also  find  that  the  following  Encampments  have  made  no  reports  for  the 
following  terms:  Oriental,  No.  2,  from  January  to  July,  1862;  Sowheaw,  No.  6, 
from  July  to  January,  1863  ;  Excelsior,  No.  18,  from  January  to  July,  1862. 

To  meet  this  indebtedness,  the  Committee  would  recommend  that  the  Grand 
Scribe  increase  the  amount  of  assessments  on  the  subordinates,  sufficient  to  meet 
the  demands. 

W.  H,  STANLEY,) 

N.  CHANDLER,      }•  Committee. 

C.  A.  NEWELL,     ) 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch's 
report  as  relates  to  the  subject  of  printing  the  Constitution  of  subordinates,  and 
of  the  proceedings  of  this  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment ;  and  also  the  mat- 
ter relative  to  the  dues  and  benefits  of  subordinates,  respectfully  report : 

That  they  have  given  the  subject  due  consideration ;  and  while  they  would 
cheerfully  recommend  that  the  proceedings  of  this  session  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment, as  well  as  the  Constitution  of  subordinates,  be  printed,  did  the  finances  of 
this  Grand  Encampment  admit,  yet  they  can  simply  advise  that  such  amendments 
as  have  heretofore  been  or  may  be  made  at  this  session  to  the  Constitution  of 
subordinates,  be  printed  and  forwarded  to  the  several  subordinates. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,       ) 
WM.  W.  WHITE,  [  Committee. 
J.  W.  SMITH,        } 

Patriarch  Harris  submitted  the  following  resolution,  which 
was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  Article  V,  Section  1,  of  Constitution  for  subordinates,  be 
amended  by  striking  out  the  words  "  a  sum  not  less  than  three  dollars  to,"  and 
substituting  "  such  sum  as  may." 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  report  of  the  R.  W. 
Grand  Patriarch  as  relates  to  the  death  of  Patriarchs  George  W.  Benedict  and 
Edward  S.  Clark,  beg  leave  to  say,  they  have  attended  to  this  duty.  They  are 
deeply  impressed  by  this  visitation  of  Providence  with  the  great  loss  sustained 
by  this  Grand  Encampment,  by  our  Fraternity  in  this  State,  and  by  the  families 
respectively  of  our  deceased  brothers.  We  recommend  the  passage  of  the  fol- 
lowing resolutions : 

Resolved,  That  our  intercourse,  year  after  year,  with  these  beloved  brothers, 
has  increased  our  estimation  of  their  worth,  and  their  absence  from  our  meetings 
produces  a  void  sad  to  our  hearts. 

Resolved,  That  while  thus  we  mourn,  we  are  comforted  by  the  thought  and 
belief  that  theirs  is  now  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  and  that  they  cease  from  their 
labors. 

Resolved,  That  we  commend  the  bereaved  families  and  relatives  of  our  deceased 
brothers  to  God  our  Saviour,  and  that  a  copy  of  this  report  be  transmitted  to  them 
by  the  Grand  Scribe. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

ALONZO  G.  SHEARS,  ) 

ORIGEN  UTLEY,  }•  Committee. 

DAVID  W.  BOYD,        ) 


1863.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  295 

The  officers  elect  were  then  installed  into  their  respective 
offices  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  Patriarch  J.  R.  Taylor  of 
No.  1,  Grand  Sentinel. 

Grand  Representative  M.  B.  Scott  exemplified  the  work. 

The  following  vote  was  passed  unanimously : 

Voted,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  due  and  are  hereby 
tendered  to  P.  G.  P.  George  L.  Townsend,  for  the  efficient  and  dignified  manner 
which  he  has  performed  the  duties  of  his  office. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Scribe  was  requested  to  print  the  re- 
port of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  with  other  documents,  at  his  dis- 
cretion. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  adjourned  sine  die. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


R.  V.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F, 


STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL  SESSION,  1864, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  16,  1864. 

The  R  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  J.  W.  SMITH,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.  E.  F.  BOTSFORD,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  D.  W.  BO  YD,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.  "W.  S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  J.  H.  BARLOW,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

W.  J.  R.  TAYLOR,  Grand  Sentinel, 

and  Representatives  from  Encampments  No.  1,  2,  6, 18  and  20. 

The  Grand  Encampment  was  opened  with  the  usual  cere- 
monies, and  by  order  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  declared 
ready  to  proceed  to  business. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  Committee  on  Creden- 
tials, Patriarchs  W.  W.  White  and  Noah  Chandler  of  No.  1, 
and  Win.  Umberfield  of  No.  20,  who  submitted  the  following 
report : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report  that  they  have  examined 

the  certificates  of  the  following  named  Patriarchs,  and  find  them  correct: 

Sassacus,  No.  1— D.  E.  Burwell,  S.  Cleeton,    F.  Botsford,  T.  C.  Hollis,  J.  R. 


1864.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment  297 

Taylor,  N.  Chandler,  W.  W.  White,  S.  H.  Harris,  L.  A.  Thomas,  A.  G.  Shears,  J 
A.  Hughes,  E.  L.  Fairchild,  P.  B.  Bebee. 

Oriental,  No.  2 — Julius  Attwood,  W.  M.  Smith. 
Sowheag,  No.  6— S.  B.  Wetmore,  0.  Utley,  J.  E.  BidwelL 
Excelsior,  No.  18— D.  W.  Boyd,  J.  H.  Barlow. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20— J.  W.  Smith,  G  L.  Townsend,  Wm.  Umberfield. 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

W.  W.  WHITE,  ) 

N.  CHANDLER,          I  Committee. 

WM.  UMBERFIELD,  ) 

The  following  candidates  were  then  admitted  and  instructed 
in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree. 

P.  C.  P.  E.  L.  Fairchild,  and  P.  H.  P.  P.  B.  Beebe  of  No. 
1;  P.  C.  P.  Julius  Attwood  and  P.  PI.  P.  Whitby  M. 
Smith  of  No.  2. 

The  proceedings  of  the  last  session  were  then  read  and 
approved. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  announced  the  following  Committees  : 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  D.  E.  Burwell  of  No.  1,  S.  B. 
Wetmore  of  No.  6,  and  G.  L.  Townsend  of  No.  20. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  J.  E.  Bidwell  of  No.  6,  S.  Cleeton  of  No.  1 , 
and  J.  Attwood  of  No.  2. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  annual  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  referred  to  a  special  Committee,  consisting  of 
Patriarchs  A.  G.  Shears  and  W.  W.  White  of  No.  1,  and  O. 
Utley  of  No.  6. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES  : — Reassembling  in  this  our  annual  communica- 
tion, our  first  duty  is  to  render  thanks  to  that  kind  Providence  who  ordereth  all 
our  steps  in  life,  and  watches  over  us  for  good ;  for  that  while  kindred  Grand  En- 
campments in  this  our  once  happy  country  are  by  the  wiles  of  designing  and  un- 
scrupulous men  debarred  the  privilege  of  mutual  councils,  we  are  permitted  to 
meet  as  usual  in  peace  and  harmony  in  this  beautiful  city,  to  legislate  for  the  best 
interest*  of  our  beloved  Order,  "  under  our  own  vine  and  fig  tree,  with  none  to 
molest  or  make  us  afraid.1' 

For  the  result  of  our  labors,  as  far  as  regards  work  and  expenses,  I  refer  you 
to  the  reports  of  our  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  and  R  W.  Grand  Treasurer. 

Immediately  after  the  last  session,  I  forwarded  commissions  to  each  of  the 
Patriarchs  who  were  nominated  by  their  respective  Encampments  for  the  office 
of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch. 

I  regret  to  be  obliged  to  state  that  I  have  received  none  but  verbal  reports 
from  either  of  them. 

In  accordance  with  a  vote  of  this  Grand  Encampment,  a  dispensation  was 
granted  in  June,  allowing  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  to  be  removed  from  Essex 
to  East  Haddam. 

On  the  14th  of  July,  assisted  by  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  Thomas.  R.  W.  Grand 
Treasurer  Harris,  R.  W.  Grand  Representative  Bidwell,  Past  Grand  Patriarch 
Townsend  and  Patriarch  Pond  of  No.  1,  who  is  the  present  Grand  Master  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Connecticut,  I  instituted  said  Encampment  in  its  new  location  in 
ample  form,  and  afterwards  installed  the  newly  elected  officers. 

From  the  character,  standing  and  devotion  to  Odd  Fellowship  of  the  Patriarchs 
in  East  Haddam,  I  shall  look  for  favorable  reports  from  Oriental  in  the  future. 


298  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

Much  credit  is  due  to  the  energetic  Patriarchs  of  that  enterprising  village,  foT 
the  zeal  which  they  have  shown  for  the  Order,  and  I  would  take  this  opportunity 
to  thank  them  for  the  truly  princely  manner  in  which  they  received  and  enter- 
tained the  Grand  Officers  and  visiting  Patriarchs  on  the  occasion  above  allu- 
ded to. 

By  invitation,  I  visited  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  on  the  8th  of  January, 
and  assisted  by  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  Botsford,  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  Thomas, 
and  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer  Harris,  installed  their  officers  in  ample  form. 

It  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  state  that  this,  the  oldest  Encampment  in  this 
jurisdiction,  within  whose  folds  are  gathered  so  many  Patriarchs  of  ripe  expe- 
rience, enlarged  views,  liberal  and  kindly  feelings  towards  weaker  Encampments, 
continues  its  onward  march  with  its  usual  enthusiasm,  and  with  increased  num- 
bers, seemingly  undisturbed  by  the  calamity  which  is  upon  the  nation,  and  which 
so  seriously  embarrasses  and  retards  the  progress  of  other  and  smaller  Encamp- 
ments. 

Ansantawae  Encampment,  No.  20,  of  which  I  am  a  member,  has  for  the  past 
year  spent  much  time  in  a  thorough  and  careful  revision  of  its  By-Laws,  which  will 
be  presented  to  this  Grand  Bodyfor  examination  and  approval. 

This  Encampment  has  not  increased  in  numbers  since  our  last  session.  Already 
more  than  three-fifths  of  the  members  of  Nosahogan  Lodge,  No.  21,  are  connected 
with  it,  but  it  is  on  a  solid  basis,  and  I  am  sure  that  their  returns  will  in  future  be 
satisfactory.  I  installed  their  officers  in  July  and  January,  in  ample  form. 

Our  Representative  tax  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  seems  exces- 
sive, it  being  the  same  as  the  amount  paid  by  the  largest  Grand  Encampments. 
Would  not  an  appeal  for  a  reduction  of  this  tax  be  advisable  ? 

I  cannot  close  this  report  without  alluding  in  terras  of  praise  to  the  Patriarchs 
whose  seats  here  are  empty ;  to  those  who  have  left  their  happy  homes  with  their 
lives  in  their  hands  for  the  defense  of  their  country.  Honorable  mention  is  made 
of  them  in  several  instances  by  their  superior  officers,  and  our  Order  has  reason 
to  be  proud  of  having  such  noble  representatives  in  the  very  front  ranks  of  our 
armies.  Let  us  hope  and  pray  that  this  terrible  struggle  for  National  life  may 
immediately  end  in  the  putting  down  of  all  traitors  who  would  undermine  the 
glorious  Union  bequeathed  to  us  by  our  fathers ;  then  can  our  absent  Patriarchs 
return  with  honors  "  thick  upon  them,"  feeling  that  they  have  not  labored  in 
vain,  and  that  as  true  Odd  Fellows,  they  have  been  faithful  to  their  country. 

May  He,  before  whom  the  nations  are  as  a  drop  in  the  bucket,  soon  restore  to 
us  our  united  country,  long  to  remain  one  and  indivisible. 

In  conclusion,  Officers  and  Representatives,  let  me  tender  you  my  sincere  and 
heartfelt  thanks  for  the  high  honor  conferred  in  elevating  me  to  this  office,  and 
for  the  uniform  kindness,  support  and  attention  which  I  have  received  from  each 
and  all. 

J.  W.  SMITH,  Grand  Patriarch. 

NEW  HAVEN,  February  16th,  1864. 

The  Grand  Scribe  submitted  his  annual  report,  which  was 
accepted  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut: 

OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES  : — The  small  number  of  Encampments  now 
existing  in  this  State,  renders  the  financial  requirements  of  the  Grand  Encampment 
somewhat  onerous.  Our  expenses,  however,  are  trifling,  except  in  dues  to  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

For  several  years  past  I  have  found  it  exceedingly  difficult  to  meet  the  pay- 
ment of  dues  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States.  The  income  has  been 
hardly  sufficient  to  pay  that  claim  alone,  and  only  one-half  of  it  became  due  in 
time  to  meet  the  payment,  and  although  I  was  authorized  to  draw  on  the  Encamp- 
ments for  such  an  amount  as  was  necessary  to  meet  the  wants  of  the  Grand  En- 
campment, I  continued  to  levy  10  cts.  per  capita  each  term,  until  last  year,  when 
I  levied  25  cts.,  and  I  waa  then  compelled  to  ask  Sassacus  and  Ansantawae  En- 


1864.]  Proceedings  of  (rrand  Encampment.  299 

campments  to  advance  me  the  whole  years'  dues,  which  was  done  with  great 
alacrity,  and  for  which  I  am  under  special  obligations. 

The  present  number  of  Patriarchs  reported  this  session  is  as  follows,  viz. 
Sassacus,  128 ;  Oriental,  19 ;  Sowheag,  13 ;  Excelsior,  29  ;  Ansantawae,  30 — 
Total,  219.  A  per  capita  tax  of  fifty  cents,  on  this  number,  will  yield  $109.50. 
The  Representative  tax  is  $75,  which  will  leave  a  balance  of  $34.50  for  incidental 
expenses. 

I  have  for  several  years  discharged  the  duties  of  Grand  Scribe  without  com- 
pensation, and  am  willing  still  to  do  the  same,  if  such  an  addition  can  be  made 
to  our  finances  as  will  enable  me  to  print  the  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment. 

I  propose,  therefore,  to  levy  a  per  capita  tax  of  fifty  cents  on  the  members  of 
each  Encampment,  payable  in  July,  to  enable  me  to  meet  the  tax  levied  by  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States^  In  order  to  print  the  proceedings  of  the 
Grand  Encampment,  I  propose  to  levy  in  January  a  tax  sufficient,  in  addition  to 
any  surplus  on  hand,  to  pay  the  cost. 

The  reduction  of  the  Encampment  branch  of  our  Order  has  kept  steady  pace 
with  that  of  the  Lodges, — three-fourths  of  the  Lodges  have  become  extinct,  and 
three-fourths  of  the  Encampments. 

We  must,  therefore,  look  forward  with  interest,  to  the  increase  of  membership 
in  Lodges,  as  the  harbinger  of  prosperity  among  the  Encampments. 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 

The  amended  By-Laws  of  Ansantawae  Encampment,  No. 
20,  were  presented  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  State 
of  the  Order. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  annual  report  of  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Patriarch,  having  attended  to  the  duty  of  their  appointment,  would  recommend 
that  the  subject  of  Representative  Tax  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
be  referred  to  a  special  Committee  of  three. 

All  of  which  U  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

A.  G.  SHEARS,  ) 
O.  UTLEY,          [  Committee. 
W.  W.  WHITE,  } 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  on  the  Committee  recom- 
mended, Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  G.  L.  Townsend  of 
No.  20,  and  J.  E.  Bidwell  of  No.  6. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted : 

Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.    0.   F.  of  Connecticut,  in  account  with  S.  H.  HARRIS, 

Grand  Treasurer.  • 

1863.  DR. 

Feb.  11,  For  cash  paid  Charles  Bradley, $  8-°0 

"      "      "     Grand  Scribe,  deficit  last  session, 6.87 

Sept.  1,      "      "      "    Grand  Lodge  Tax, 75.00 

Amount  to  new  account, 18.13 

CR.  $102.00 

Feb.  16,  By  Cash  from  Grand  Scribe $102.00 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Treamrer. 
NEW  HAVIH,  February  16, 1864. 


300  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following  reports,  which  were  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of 
subordinates  for  the  terms  ending  4Tuly  1st,  1863,  and  January  1st,  1864,  beg 
leave  to  report, 

That  they  had  presented  to  them  reports  from  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1  ; 
Oriental,  No.  2;  Sowheag,  No.  6;  Excelsior,  No.  18;  and  Ansantawae,  No.  20; 
all  of  which  were  found  correct. 

For  the  term  ending  July  1st,  Sassacus,  No.  1,  reported,  initiated,  2  ;  rein- 
stated, 1 ;  withdrawn,  1  ;  suspended,  2.  For  the  term  ending  January  1st,  initia- 
ted, 6;  No.  of  members  January  1st,  128;  amount  of  funds,  $3,196.47. 

Oriental,  No.  2,  term  ending  January  1st,  initiated,  12  ;  admitted  by  card,  7 ; 
No.  of  members,  19  ;  amount  of  funds,  $50.22. 

Sowheag,  No.  6,  No.  of  members  January  1st,  13. 

Excelsior,  No.  18,  term  ending  July  1st,  initiations,  2 ;  deceased,  1 ;  term  end- 
ing January  1st,  initiations,  1 ;  iSo.  of  members,  30;  amount  of  funds,  $11.99. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20,  term  ending  July  1st,  initiations,  7 ;  withdrawn,  7  ;  sus- 
pended, 1 ;  No.  of  members,  January  1st,  30. 

Total  initiations  for  the  year  ending  January  1st,  30 ;  reinstated,  1 ;  admitted 
by  card,  7  ;  withdrawn,  8  ;  suspended,  8  ;  died,  1 ;  present  number  of  mem- 
bers, 220 ;  increase  of  membership  during  the  year,  26. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 
D.  E.  BURWELL,     ) 
G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  V  Committee. 
S.  B.  WETMORE,     ) 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the  amended 
By-Laws  of  Ansantawae  Encampment,  No.  20,  beg  leave  to  report: 

That  they  have  carefully  examined  said  By-Laws,  and  find  nothing  therein  in- 
consistent with  the  Constitution  for  subordinates,  and  would  recommend  their 
acceptance  by  this  Grand  Body. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  L.  and  T. 
D.  E.  BURWELL,    ) 
G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  V  Committee. 
S.  B.  WETMORE,     ) 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

We,  your  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  finances  of  this  Grand  En- 
campment, respectfully  report : 

That  they  have  attended  to  the  duties  of  the  same,  and  would  report  as 
follows : 

Amount  of  receipts  from  Encampments  have  been $102.00 

The  expenditures  have  been  as  follows : 

Paid  Charles  Bradley,  Outside  Sentinel, $  3.00 

"    Grand  Scribe,  deficit „• 5.87 

"        "      Lodge,  U.  S.  Representative  Tax 75.00       83.87 

$18.13 

Your  Committee  have  had  the  report  of  the  Grand  Scribe  before  them,  and 
would  recommend  that  the  method  of  taxation  of  the  subordinate  Encamp- 
ments proposed  by  him,  be  adopted  by  this  Encampment ;  your  Committee  would 
also  recommend  the  appropriation  of  a  sufficient  sum  from  the  treasury  of  this 


1864.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  301 

Grand  Encampment  to  meet  the  Representative  tax  and  any  other  bills  now  due, 
or  that  may  become  due  the  year  ensuing,  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States. 

J.  E.  BIDWELL,          ) 
SAMUEL  CLEETON,  >  Committee. 
JULIUS  ATT  WOOD,  ) 

The  following  report  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report 
as  relates  to  the  Representative  tax  to  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  re- 
spectfully report : 

That  they  have  had  the  subject  under  consideration,  and  would  recommend 
that  our  Grand  Representative  use  his  discretion  with  regard  to  the  reduction  of 
said  tax,  as  now  proposed  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C. 

S.  H.  HARRIS,          ) 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  [  Committee. 

J.  E.  BIDWELL,        ) 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
and  election  of  officers  for  the  year  ensuing. 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  G.  H.  P.  F.  Botsford  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  G.  S.  W.  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  G.  J.  W.  J.  H.  Barlow  of  No.  18. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  G.  S.  Lucius  A.  Thomas  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  G.  T.  S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Patriarchs  A.  G.  Shears  of  No. 
1,  J.  Attwood  of  No.  2,  and  J.  R.  Taylor  of  No.  1. 

For  Grand  Representative,  P.  G.  Pat's  J.  W.  Smith  and 
G.  L.  Townsend  of  No.  20. 

P.  G.  P.  Townsend  declined  the  nomination  for  Grand  Rep. 

On  balloting,  the  following  officers  were  elected  : 

F.  Botsford,  Grand  Patriarch. 

D.  W.  Boyd,  Grand  High  Priest. 

J.  H.  Barlow,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  H.  Harris,  Grand  Treasurer. 

A.  G.  Shears,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

J.  W.  Smith,  Grand  Representative. 

The  officers  were  then  installed  in  ample  form. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  due  and  are  hereby 
most  cordially  tendered  to  Past  Grand  Patriarch  John  W.  Smith,  for  the  able, 
impartial  and  satisfactory  manner  in  which  he  has  discharged  the  highly  respon- 
sible duties  of  Grand  Patriarch  for  the  past  year. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  adjourned  without  day,  and 
was  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 
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PROCEEDINGS 


R.  V.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F. 

OF  THE 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL  SESSION,  1865, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb,  14,  1865. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  at  2  o'clock,  P.  M.,  in  accordance  with  its 
Constitution  and  By-Laws. 

PRESENT  : 

M.  W.  FREDERICK  BOTSFORD,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.  E.  D.  W.  BOYD,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  J.  W.  BARLOW,  Grand  Senior  Warden,  ,      • 

R.  W.  L.  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 

R.  W.  S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  A.  G.  SHEARS,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.  W.  J.  W.  SMITH,  Grand  Representative, 

and  Representatives  from  five  Encampments. 

The  opening  ritual  was  read  by  the  Grand  High  Priest,  and 
the  Grand  Encampment  was  then  opened  in  ample  form. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  a&^Committee  on  Creden- 
tials, Patriarchs  Julius  Attwood  of  No.  2,  J.  A.  Hughes  and 
E.  L.  FairchildofNo.  1. 

The  Committee  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was 
accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 
The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report,  that  they  have  examined 

the  certificates  of  the  following  Patriarchs  and  find  them  correct : 

Sassacut,  No.  1— S.  Cleeton,  W.  H.  Stanley,  F.  Botsford,  A.  G.  Shears,  L.  A. 


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Thomas,  J.  A.  Hughes,  D.  E.  Burwell,  N.  Chandler,  E.  L.  Fairchild  J  R  Taylor 
S.  H.  Harris,  S.  B.  Gorhara,  P.  B.  Beebe,  R.  B.  Dyar,  S.  D.  Fairchild. 
Oriental,  No.  2 — J.  Attwood,  H.  R.  Rogers. 
Sowheag,  No.  6— J.  E.  Bidwell,  H.  Leonard. 
Charity,  No.  10 — A.  Hyde,  A.  A.  Palmer. 
Excelsior,  No.   18 — D.  W.  Boyd,  J.  H.  Barlow,  Wm.  E.  Hiue. 
Ansantawae,  No.  20 — J.  W.  Smith,  G.  L.  Townsend. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

JULIUS  ATTWOOD,  ) 

J.  A.  HUGHES,  V  Committee. 

E.  L.  FAIRCHILD,     ) 

The  following  Patriarchs  were  then  introduced  and  in- 
structed in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree  : 

Sassacus,  No.  1— P.  B.  Beebe,  R.  B.  Dyar,  S.  D.  Fairchild. 
Sowheag,  No.  6 — H.  Leonard. 
Excelsior,  No.  18— Wm.  E.  Hine. 

The  proceedings  of  last  session  were  then  read  and  ap- 
proved. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees: 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  J.  H.  Barlow  of  No.  18,  J.  E. 
Bidwell  of  No.  6,  and  Noah  Chandler  of  No.  1. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  G.  L.  Townsend  of  No.  20,  W.  H.  Stanley 
and  D.  E.  Burwell  of  No.  I. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  report,  which  was  ac- 
cepted and  referred  to  a  special  Committee,  consisting  of 
Patriarchs  J.  W.  Smith  of  Xo.  20,  A.  G.  Shears  and  J.  K. 
Taylor  of  No.  1. 

OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES: 

Another  year,  with  its  joys  and  sorrows,  has  been  numbered  with  the  past 
since  our  last  meeting;  and  we  are  now,  by  Divine  permission,  again  assembled 
in  annual  Grand  Encampment,  to  take  counsel  together,  and  to  legislate  for  the 
perpetuity  and  the  best  interests  of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order. 

It  is  our  first  duty,  therefore,  as  dependent  beings,  to  raise  our  hearts  in 
gratitude  to  God  for  the  innumerable  mercies  of  the  past  year,  and  to  invoke  His 
blessing  on  the  work  now  in  hand ;  to  beseech  him  to  grant  us  wisdom  in  coun- 
sel, and  the  spirit  of  fraternal  courtesy,  kindness,  and  justice  in  all  our  proceed- 
ings on  this  occasion. 

Immediately  after  the  close  of  our  last  Grand  Encampment,  I  forwarded  to  the 
several  Patriarchs  nominated  in  the  Encampment  reports,  warrants  empowering 
them  to  act  in  their  respective  jurisdictions  as  "Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs"  for 
the  current  year. 

In  the  month  of  April  "Past  Grand  Master"  John  Greenwood,  Jr.,  at  present 
residing  in  the  city  of  New  York,  and  formerly  a  member  of  an  Encampment  in 
this  State,  (now  defunct,)  applied  for  a  withdrawal  card.  His  application  was 
granted,  and  the  requisite  papers  forwarded  to  him  by  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe. 

In  May  last  I  was  informed  that  a  number  of  Patriarchs  in  the  borough  of  Ston- 
ington  had  decided  to  reopen  "Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,"  of  that  place. 
Business  engagements  preventing  me  from  visiting  them  at  that  time,  I  addressed 
them  a  congratulatory  letter,  and  deputized  Pa-t  Grand  Master  Philip  Pond  to 
visit  them  at  his  earliest  convenience — install  their  officers — give  them  instruc- 
tions in  the  work  of  the  Order — and  to  perform  such  other  duties  as,  in  his  judg- 
ment, their  circumstances  should  require.  These  duties  were  performed  by  him 
on  the  9th  of  June  last,  and  his  report  to  me  of  the  proceedings  on  that  occasion, 


304  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

and  the  character  of  the  men   composing  that  Encampment,  is  such  as  to  afford 
good  grounds  for  the  most  sanguine  hopes  of  its  future. 

On  the  evening  of  the  same  day.  attended  by  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  and 
Grand  Treasurer,  and  Patriarchs  Morehouse  and  Kelsey,  I  visited  "  Excelsior 
Encampment,  No.  18,"  of  Birmingham.  The  cordial  and  hospitable  manner  in 
which  we  were  received  by  the  members  of  this  Encampment,  gave  evidence  of 
profitable  study,  on  their  part,  of  the  great  principle  of  the  Patriarchal  degree. 
The  Grand  Officers  were  received  with  the  customary  honors,  and  the  degree  of 
the  Royal  Purple  conferred  in  our  presence.  I  am  happy  to  say  that  the  work 
was  correctly  done,  and  in  a  manner  highly  creditable  to  the  officers  of  that  En- 
campment. 

On  the  1st  of  July,  and  also  on  the  6th  of  January  last,  I  visited,  officially, 
"  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,"  of  New  Haven,  and  installed  its  Officers  in 
"  ample  form."  It  gives  me  great  pleasure  to  state  that  the  affairs  of  this  En- 
campment are  in  a  highly  prosperous  condition — with  a  rapidly  increasing  mem- 
bership and  fund. 

I  have  received  a  report  from  "  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch,"  James  E.  Bidwell, 
Esq.,  in  which  he  speaks  in  very  encouraging  terms  of  the  condition  of  So w- 
heag,  No.  6. 

I  regret  to  say  that  this  is  the  only  report  received  up  to  the  present  time ; 
and  I  take  this  opportunity  to  impress  upon  delinquent  Deputies  the  importance 
of  these  reports.  They  are  the  annual  history  of  subordinates,  and  as  such  are, 
in  a  great  measure,  the  material  from  which  the  Grand  Patriarch  is  to  make  up 
his  report  to  the  Grand  Encampment  of  the  state  of  the  Order  within  its  juris- 
diction. They  are  also  the  channels  through  which  much  valuable  information 
may  be  conveyed,  and,  perchance,  suggestions  made  which  might  lead  to  legis- 
lation of  vital  importance  to  the  stability  and  well-being  of  our  institution. 

On  the  27th  of  January  I  addressed  a  letter  to  Gould  D.  Jennings,  of  Norwalk, 
District  Deputy  Grand  Master,  making  inquiries  as  to  the  prospects  for  reopening 
the  Encampment  of  that  place.  I  have  not  as  yet  received  his  answer.  I  would 
suggest  to  this  R.  W.  Body,  whether  some  plan  may  not  be  devised  that  shall 
tend  to  revive  the  spirit  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  the  localities  of  the  defunct  En- 
campments, and  thus  result  in  their  reorganization.  This  is  a  very  desirable 
object,  and  worthy  your  careful  consideration. 

On  the  4th  of  the  present  month  I  received  a  circular,  accompanied  with  an 
engraved  design  of  the  "  Wildey  Monument,"  soliciting  subscriptions  to  the 
Monument  Fund  from  the  several  Encampments  in  this  jurisdiction.  I  cheerfully 
commend  this  subject  to  your  attention,  in  the  belief  that  every  true  Odd  Fellow 
will  be  gratified  to  have  the  opportunity  to  pay  this  tribute  of  respect  to  the 
memory  of  one  to  whom  our  institution  is  under  so  many  obligations.  To  his 
energy,  indomitable  perseverance,  and  purity  of  character,  are  we  indebted  for 
our  present  high  moral  and  social  position.  Let  us  emulate  his  virtues,  and  man- 
fully carry  on  the  great  work  of  Love  to  our  fellow  man,  which  he,  under  so 
many  difficulties  and  discouragements,  so  nobly  commenced. 

In  the  early  part  of  September  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire,  James  B.  Nicholson,  of 
Philadelphia,  announced  his  intention  of  visiting  the  Order  in  this  city,  on  his 
way  to  attend  the  annual  session  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
to  be  held  in  Boston.  The  announcement  was  most  enthusiastically  received 
and  a  large  committee  of  arrangements  appointed  to  give  to  the  Supreme  Head 
of  our  Order  a  reception  worthy  of  the  man,  and  the  exalted  station  which  he 
occupied.  Every  detail  was  carried  out  with  perfect  success,  and  the  whole  affair 
was  one  long  to  be  remembered  by  those  who  participated  in  its  ceremonies.  The 
Grand  Sire  addressed  a  large  and  intelligent  audience  in  "Music  Hall;"  and  the 
Order  are  under  great  obligations  for  the  noble,  manly,  and  eloquent  exposition 
of  its  great  principles  and  work.  It  was  a  stirring  appeal  to  manhood's  best  feel- 
ings, and  relit  the  fires  of  "Friendship,  Love,  and  Truth"  in  many  a  heart  long 
since  cold  and  indifferent  It  was  the  good  seed  eown,  as  we  believe,  on  good 
ground,  from  which,  we  may  be  assured,  we  shall  reap  an  abundant  harvest  in 
due  time,  if  we  faint  not. 


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My  attention  has  been  called  to  a  discrepancy  between  the  practice  of  some 
subordinates  and  a  decision  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire,  afterwards  confirmed  by 
the  United  States  Grand  Lodge,  (see  Vol.  4th,  pages  3181,  3233,  and  3266, 
Journal  of  Proceedings.)  The  decision  to  which  I  allude  was  called  forth  by  the 
following  question:  "Is  there  any  law  or  custom  of  the  Order  forbidding  the 
holding  of  Encampment  meetings  but  once  a  month,  instead  of  once  in  two  weeks, 
«r  weekly?"  To  which  the  Grand  Sire  replied:  "Subordinate  Encampments 
may,  with  the  consent  of  their  Grand  Encampments,  hold  but  one  meeting  per 
month,  instead  of  two  ;  but  if  the  number  be  thus  reduced,  the  official  term  of  the 
officers  should  be  extended  to  twelve  months,  as  provided  by  law."  I  therefore 
present  this  subject  for  your  consideration,  and  for  such  action  as  you  may  deem 
expedient. 

My  official  duties  have  not  been  burdensome;  on  the  contrary,  through  the 
courtesy  and  kindness  of  the  Patriarchs,  they  have  been  made  light  and  agreeable. 
My  thanks  are  due  to  the  Order  generally,  for  the  great  respect  and  attention 
shown  me  on  all  occasions;  and  more  especially  are  my  acknowledgments  due 
to  our  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe  and  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer  for  good  counsel  and 
advice  during  my  official  term.  Permit  me,  on  this  occasion,  to  congratulate 
you  on  the  prosperous  state  of  the  Order.  The  great  principles  of  love  and  good 
will  to  man  have  steadily  advanced  ;  the  increase  of  members  has  been  greater 
during  this  year  than  for  several  years  past ;  and  there  is  evidently  a  revival  of 
interest  in  the  good  and  benevolent  work  in  which  we  are  engaged.  Let  us  "go 
on  "  with  renewed  energy,  battling  vigorously  against  all  "  impediments  that  meet 
us  in  the  way,"  until  there  is  no  sorrow  to  soothe — no  tear  to  dry. 

The  blood  red  cloud  of  war  still  darkens  our  national  horizon ;  upon  this  sub- 
ject, however,  it  is  not  rny  province  to  speak  farther  than  to  deplore  its  fearful 
consequences,  and  urge  you,  as  good  Odd  Fellows  and  citizens,  to  give  your 
hearty  support  "to  the  Government  and  its  laws;"  at  the  same  time  to  implore 
"  Him  who  ruleth  in  the  armies  of  Heaven  and  among  the  inhabitants  of  the 
earth,  to  hasten  the  time  when  wars  shall  cease  throughout  the  world,  and  unity, 
peace,  and  concord  prevail  throughout  our  land. 

At  the  close  of  this  session  my  official  duties  cease.  I  retire  from  the  high  and 
responsible  station  to  which  your  suffrages  elevated  me,  filled  with  a  grateful 
sense  of  your  kind  consideration.  Accept  my  heartfelt  thanks  for  the  numerous 
manifestations  of  good  feeling  during  my  official  term.  Accept  also  my  sincere 
wishes  for  the  health,  happiness,  and  prosperity  of  each  and  all;  and  when  we 
have  done  with  all  of  earth,  may  the  mantle  of  Charity  be  thrown  over  all  our  short 
comings  and  imperfections,  and  our  departing  souls  be  invested  with  that  divine 
password  that  shall  open  to  us  the  gates  of  Paradise,  and  admit  us  to  those  blest 
mansions  above,  prepared  for  us  from  the  beginning, 

FREDERICK  BOTSFORD,  Grand  Patriarch. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  14,  1865. 

The  Grand  Scribe  presented  his  report,  which  was  accepted 
and  referred  to  a  special  Committee,  consisting  of  Patriarchs 
S.  H.  Harris  of  No.  1,  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18,  H.  Leonard  of 
No.  6: 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

In  my  report  of  last  session,  I  recommended  an  additional  assessment  of 
twenty-five  cents,  payable  in  July,  for  the  purpose  of  meeting  the  immediate 
wants  of  the  Grand  Encampment  in  the  payment  of  the  dues  to  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States.  This  was  sanctioned  by  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  I  am 
happy  to  say  the  call  was  responded  to  with  elacritv  by  the  several  subordinates 
and  enabled  me  to  transmit  the  dues  to  the  national  Grand  Body  without  incon 
venience. 

The  payment  accompanying  the  January  reports  has  rendered  us  financially 
easy  for  our  ordinary  expenses,  and  the  usual  assessment  of  twenty-five  cents  per 


306  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

head  for  each  term,  will,  I  hare  no  doubt,  continue  to  keep  us  easy.  An  ad- 
ditional tax  of  twenty-five  cents  per  annum,  the  same  as  last  year,  will,  in  two  or 
three  years,  accumulate  sufficient  to  enable  us  to  print  our  proceedings.  And 
this  I  regard  as  a  matter  of  very  great  importance. 

There  has  been  a  gratifying  increase  in  the  members  of  the  Encampments. 
There  have  been  thirty-two  initiations,  which  with  the  resuscitation  of  Charity 
Encampment,  No.  10,  with  fourteen  members,  makes  the  gain,  since  last  session, 
forty-six,  present  number  266. 

It  would  appear  by  the  reports  of  some  of  the  Encampments  that  they  do  not 
recognize  the  beneficiary  principle,  requiring  no  dues,  and  making  no  provision 
for  benefits.  The  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  has  expressly  decided,  that 
as  mutual  help  lies  at  the  foundation  of  our  institution,  all  working  bodies  must 
recognize  the  principle,  and  provide  for  it. 

The  entire  work  of  the  Order  has  been  revised,  and  will  probably  be  adopted 
at  the  next  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

A  special  regalia  has  been  adopted  for  the  P.  C.  Patriarchs. 

Only  one  Encampment,  No.  2,  contributed  to  the  Wildey  monument.  This 
Encampment  sent  a  noble  subscription  of  twenty  dollars. 

On  the  10th  of  January  I  received  the  working  books  of  Wascussee  Encamp- 
ment, No.  14,  of  Stamford.  I  am  indebted  for  this  to  Patriarch  Geo.  L.  Lounds, 
who  informs  me  that  he  hopes  to  be  able  to  send  me  the  charter  upon  the  return 
of  a  Patriarch  now  absent. 

This  Encampment  has  not  reported  since  1850,  and  I  have  made  several  in- 
effectual attempts  to  obtain  its  effects. 

LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  14,  1865. 

The  report  of  the  Grand  Representative  was  read  and  re- 
ferred to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order : 

To  the  R.    W.  Grand  Encampment,   I.   0.   0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

OFFICERS  AND  REPRESENTATIVES, — Having,  as  your  Representative,  attended 
the  last  annual  communication  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
held  in  Boston,  Mass.,  on  the  19th  day  of  Sept.,  1864,  I  would  respectfully  sub- 
mit the  following  report: 

The  Grand  Lodge  was  kindly  and  heartily  welcomed  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
Mass.,  by  Grand  Master  W.  E.  Ford,  in  an  eloquent  speech  tendering  them  the 
use  of  their  elegant  hall  during  the  session. 

The  session  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Body  continued  five  days,  during  which  time 
much  business  was  transacted,  and  I  will  endeavor  to  give  you  a  summary  of 
such  of  the  proceedings  as  directly  relate  to  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our 
Order. 

At  the  calling  of  the  roll  each  day  no  responses  were  heard  from  eleven  juris- 
dictions. Should  I  again  have  the  privilege  of  sitting  in  that  R.  "W.  Grand 
Body,  may  God,  in  his  all-wise  Providence,  grant  that  I  may  be  able  to  report  to 
you  that  no  "  seat  was  empty,"  that  the  cause  which  prevented  the  attendance 
of  Representatives  from  every  part  of  our  country  had  been  removed. 

The  R.  W.  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary  reports  that  no  Journal  of 
Proceedings  for  the  year  1863   had  been  received  from  this  Grand  Encamp 
ment. 

MISAPPLICATION    OF    ENCAMPMENT    OR   LODGE    FUNDS. 

"  WHEREAS  a  practice  has  grown  up  in  some  of  the  different  State  jurisdictions 
amongst  the  subordinate  Lodges  and  Encampments  holding  charters  from  their 
respective  State  Grand  Bodies  of  dividing  the  funds  and  property  of  the  Lodge 
or  Encampment  (designed  only  for  the  use  and  benefit  of  brethren  of  the  Order 
in  sickness  and  distress)  amongst  the  members  thereof,  that  are  neither  disabled, 
sick,  or  in  distress,  contrary  to  the  laws,  usages,  and  customs  of  the  Order  from 
its  earliest  history ; 


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"  AND  WHEREAS,  by  the  terms  and  express  language  of  the  charters  under  which 
all  working  Lodges  and  Encampments  are  authorized  to  impose  certain  dues 
and  collect  contributions  from  their  members,  the  power  is  conferred  for  the  pur- 
pose  of  accumulating  a  fund  for  the  benefit  of  'sick  brothers  or  brothers  in  dis- 
tress;' that  said  funds  are  trust  fund*,  and  the  Lodges  or  Encampments  are 
but  trustees ;  that  said  funds,  having  been  contributed  under  and  by  authority 
of  the  charter,  are  for  the  objects  and  purposes  therein  expressed  and  for  no 
other;  and  that  any  diversion  from  the  real  object  or  intention,  as  expressed  in 
said  charter  or  the  laws  of  the  body  from  which  said  charter  emanated,  is  a  wrong- 
ful and  tortuous  diversion  of  the  funds  so  collected,  and  which  has  impressed 
upon  it  the  great  principle  of  Trust,  Benevolence  and  Charity  ; 

"  AND  WHEREAS  the  primary  object  of  this  Grand  Lodge  is  to  build  up,  protect, 
and  perpetuate,  to  the  latest  time,  a  charity  which  shall  command  the  admiration 
of  the  present  and  future  generations  with  the  fond  hope  of  making  it  one  of  the 
noblest  charities  the  world  has  ever  seen ;  therefore, 

"  Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Lodge  does  hereby  declare  all  attempts  to  divert 
the  funds  or  property  of  a  Lodge  or  Encampment  from  the  objects  and  purposes 
for  which  they  were  in  the  name  of  our  Order  collected,  by  dividing  or  appro- 
priating them  to  some  other  object  or  purpose  before  breaking  up  or  surrendering 
their  charter,  to  be  wrong  and  dishonorable,  and  in  direct  violation  of  the  trust 
which  they  have  voluntarily  assumed. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  funds  and  property  collected  under  and  by  authority  of  a 
charter  duly  granted  to  a  Lodge  or  Encampment  of  the  Independent  Order  of 
Odd  Fellows  are  trust  funds,  and  can  be  applied  only  to  the  objects  for  which 
they  were  collected,  and  that  when  a  Lodge  or  Encampment  shall  fail  from  any 
cause  to  continue  as  a  working  body  and  yield  up  its  charter,  the  money  and 
property  of  whatever  kind  of  which  it  may  be  possessed  and  belonging  thereto 
must  be  surrendered  up  to  and  paid  over  to  the  State  Grand  Body  from  which  it 
derived  its  authority,  and  that  no  diversion  of  the  funds  or  property  or  other  dis- 
position of  it,  except  for  the  legitimate  objects  of  the  Order,  can  or  will  be  recog- 
nized or  tolerated  by  this  Grand  Lodge. 

"  Resolved,  That  State  Grand  Bodies  are  directed  to  enact  such  laws  as  will 
most  effectually  put  a  stop  to  all  such  practices,  and  affix  such  penalties  to  the 
acts  as  will  prevent  any  member  participating  therein,  from  ever  again  uniting 
with  the  Order,  without  first  making  due  reparation  therefor. 

"  Resolved,  That  when  the  laws  of  the  Order  shall  be  ineffectual  for  the  pur- 
pose, the  State  Grand  Bodies  shall  be  justified  in  invoking  the  laws  of  the  coun- 
try to  compel  a  surrender  of  the  trust  funds  to  the  proper  parties  and  objects. 

"Resolved,  That  all  State  Grand  Bodies,  which  have  not  heretofore  legislated 
on  this  subject,  are  hereby  directed  to  enact  suitable  and  appropriate  laws  and 
regulations  for  the  care  of  the  funds  and  the  property  of  defunct  Lodges  and  En- 
campments ;  which  shall  thereafter  become  a  separate  trust  or  fund,  to  be  em- 
ployed and  used  under  the  direction  of  such  Grand  ftody,  or  committee  duly 
constituted  by  them,  in  aiding  and  assisting  working  Lodges  and  Encampments 
when  in  need"  of  funds  to  sustain  them  in  their  organization. 

'•  Resolved,  That,  for  the  pupose  of  enabling  Grand  Bodies  the  more  effectually 
to  avail  themselves  of  the  means  to  obtain  redress  in  the  matters  referred  to,  said 
Grand  Bodies  are  hereby  advised  to  obtain  for  themselves  legislative  acts  of  in- 
corporation." 

NON-BENEFICIAL   MEMBERS. 

"  WHEREAS  from  various  causes,  it  at  times  has  occurred  that  subordinate 
Lodges  and  Encampments,  failing  of  success,  have  found  it  necessary  or  expe- 
dient to  surrender  their  respective  charters,  and 

"  WHEREAS,  in  such  cases,  it  has  oftentimes  happened  that  some  of  the  mei 
herein  such  Lodges  or  Encampments  have  attained  an  age  so  advanced  as  to 
render  it  impracticable  for  them,  in  some  of  the  jurisdictions,  to  obtain  benefacial 
membership  in  other/ working  Lodges  or  Encampments;  and 

"  WHEREAS,  in  the  judgment  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  no  detriment  could,  as  a 


308  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

rule,  arise  to  the  Order  by  the  admission,  as  non-beneficial  members,  into  subor- 
dinate Lodges  and  Encampments,  of  brothers  of  advanced  age  who  were  in  good 
standing  at  the  time  of  the  surrender  of  the  charters  of  their  respective  Lodges 
and  Encampments,  upon  such  terms  and  conditions  as  may  be  prescribed  by  gen- 
eral or  special  laws  of  the  respective  State  jurisdictions  :  therefore 

"Resolved,  That  the  several  jurisdictions  subordinate  to  this  Grand  Lodge  are 
hereby  recommended  to  provide  such  suitable  legislation  as  may  be  requisite  to 
enable  working  Lodges  and  Encampments  to  receive,  as  non-beneficial  members, 
such  members  of  defunct  Lodges  and  Encampments  as  were  in  good  standing  at 
the  time  of  the  dissolution  of  their  respective  Lodges  or  Encampments,  and  who, 
by  reason  of  their  advanced  age,  are  now  ineligible  to  beneficial  membership." 

NON-AFFILIATED    MEMBERS. 

"  WHEREAS  a  number  of  brothers  in  the  several  State  jurisdictions  have  be- 
come non-affiliated  with  the  Order  by  reason  of  the  dissolution  of  their  respective 
Lodges  and  Encampments,  and,  in  consequence  of  old  age,  cannot  again  unite  or 
renew  their  membership  in  the  Order,  and  whereas  means  should  be  provided  for 
at  least  a  partial  affiliation  with  the  Order  in  such  cases,  be  it  therefore 

"  Resolved,  That  the  several  State  jurisdictions  be  and  they  are  hereby  em- 
powered to  enact  such  laws  as  will  enable  brothers  who  have  lost  their  member- 
ship by  reason  of  the  dissolution  of  Lodges  and  Encampments,  and  are  unable  in 
consequence  of  age,  and  from  no  other  cause,  to  again  connect  themselves  with 
the  Order  to  the  extent  that  they  may  become  visiting  brothers,  and  in  the  event 
of  death,  to  be  interred  with  the  funeral  ceremonies  of  the  Order ;  but  in  no  case 
to  become  either  active  or  honorary  members  of  Lodges  or  Encampments. 

"  Resolved,  As  the  sense  of  this  Grand  Lodge,  that  the  foregoing  may  become 
effective,  the  State  jurisdictions  are  hereby  fraternally  recommended  to  author- 
ize their  Grand  Secretaries  and  Grand  Scribes  to  communicate  to  brothers  who 
may  be  situated  as  above  described  the  term  P.  W.,  and  to  furnish  them  with  a 
certificate  setting  forth  that  they  were  members  in  good  standing  of  a  defunct 
Lodge  or  Encampment,  upon  the  payment  of  such  fee  as  may  be  determined  by 
law ;  and  in  the  event  of  the  death  of  such  brothers  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the 
M.  W.  Grand  Master  to  delegate  the  officers  of  such  Lodge  in  his  jurisdiction  as 
he  may  select  to  inter  the  remains  of  the  brother  with  the  funeral  ceremonies  of 
the  Order. 

"  Resolved,  That  the  several  State  jurisdictions  are  fraternally  requested  to 
form  such  auxiliary  associations  whereby  a  fund  may  be  created  for  the  benefit 
of  brothers  circumstanced  as  set  forth  in  the  foregoing  preamble  and  reso- 
lutions." 

As  regards  the  courtesy,  hospitality  and  attention  received  during  our  stay  in 
Boston  from  the  members  of  the  Order  there,  I  refer  you  to  the  following  reso- 
lutions, which  passed  unanimously : 

"  Resolved,  That  thanks  is  a  feeble  word  to  express  our  gratification  for  the 
hearty  welcome,  generous  hospitality,  and  liberal  entertainment  extended  to  us 
by  our  Boston  brethren. 

"  Resolved,  That  their  kindness,  generosity,  and  liberality  will  abide  in  our 
memories  as  vividly  and  enduringly  as  the  remembrance  of  the  monuments  which 
commemorate  their  heroes  attest  their  appreciation  of  art  and  science,  of  their 
unrivaled  memorials  of  the  dead,  and  of  the  munificent  evidences  of  their  devo- 
tion to  religion,  philanthropy,  and  education. 

"  Resolved,  That,  as  an  earnest  expression  of  our  appreciation  for  the  many  acts 
of  kindness  and  courtesy  shown  us  by  the  most  Worthy  Grand  Master,  Officers, 
and  brethren  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Massachusetts  during  the  present 
session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  a  copy  of  the  resolutions  submitted  by  Rep.  BARRY, 
of  Indiana,  be  engrossed  and  transmitted  to  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Mas- 
sachusetts, attested  by  the  seal  aud  the  signatures  of  the  officers  of  this  Grand 
Lodge." 

The  following  officers  were  elected  for  1864-5:  Grand  Sire,  Isaac  M.  Veitch, 
of  St.  Louis,  Missouri ;  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  James  P.  Sanders,  of  Yonkers,  New 


1865.]  Proceedings  of  Grrand  Encampment.  309 

York ;  G.  C.  and  R.  Secretary,  James  L.  Ridgely,  of  Baltimore,  Maryland ;  Grand 
Treasurer,  Joshua  Vansant,  of  Baltimore,  Maryland. 

In  conclusion,  I  sincerely  tender  you  my  earnest  and  heartfelt  thanks  for  the 
high  honor  conferred  in  electing  me  to  this  office,  and  also  for  placing  me  in  a 
position  which  allows  me  to  wear  the  combined  Royal  Purple  and  Scarlet  during 
ray  connection  with  this  Order,  which  connection  I  fondly  hope  and  trust  will 
only  be  severed  by  death. 

Yours  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

J.  W.  SMITH,   Grand  Representative. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees: 

On  so  much  of  the  Grand  Patriach's  report  as  relates  to  the 
official  term  of  officers  of  subordinate  Encampments,  Patriarchs 
D.  E.  Burwell  and  S.  D.  Fairchild  of  No.  1,  and  Julius  Att- 
wood  of  No.  2. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  Patri- 
archs J.  H.  Barlow  of  No.  18,  J.  E.  Bidwell  of  No.  6,  H.  Leon- 
ard of  No.  6. 

On  the  Grand  Scribe's  report,  Patriarchs  S.  H.  Harris  of 
No.  1,  D.  W.  Boyd  of  No.  18,  Horace  Leonard  of  No.  6. 

Patriarch  J.  W.  Smith  offered  the  following  amendment  to 
Art.  I,  Sec.  1  of  the  By-laws,  which  was  unanimously  adopted : 

Strike  out  "  two  o'clock,  P.  M.,"  and  insert  "  eleven  o'clock, 
A.  M." 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Patri- 
arch, would  respectfully  report,  that  they  have  attended  to  the  duties  assigned 
them,  and  would  recommend  that  so  much  of  said  report  as  relates  to  Deputy 
Grand  Patriarchs  be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  thf  Order. 

So  much  as  relates  to  official  terms  of  officers  of  subordinate  Encampments  be 
referred  to  a  special  Committee  of  three. 

So  much  as  relates  to  the  Wildey  Monument  Fund  be  referred  to  the  Finance 

Committee. 

J.  VV.  SMITH,     ) 

A.  G.  SHEARS,  [  Committee. 

J.  R.  TAYLOR,  ) 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  would  respectfully  report  that  they 
have  examined  the  reports  of  the  following  Encampments  for  the  term  ending 
July  1,  1864,  and  find  the  same  correct:— Sassacus,  No.  1 ;  Oriental,  No.  2;  Sow- 
heag,  No.  6;  Charity,  No.  10;  Excelsior,  No.  18;  Ansantawae,  No.  20. 

Also  for  the  term  ending  Jan  1,  1865,  as  follows :— Sassacus,  No.  1 ;  Oriental, 
No.  2 ;  Sowheag,  No.  6 ;  Charity,  No.  10;  Excelsior,  No.  18 ;  Ansantawae,  No.  20. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  H.  BARLOW, ) 

J  E.  BIDWELL,  [  Committee. 

N.  CHANDLER, ) 


310  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

The  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted : 

Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  O.F.,  in  account  with  S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Treasurer. 
1864.  DR. 

Feb.  16.  For  cash  paid  Charles  Bradley  for  tiling, $2.00 

1865. 

Sept.         "          "         Grand  Lodge  of  United  States,  Rep.  Tax,  .$75.00 

Books, 10.00      85.00 

1865. 

Feb.  14.    "          "         Grand  Scribe 11.27 

Amount  to  new  account, 99.61 


1864.  OR. 

Feb.  14.  By  balance  of  old  account, $18.13 

1865. 

Feb.  15.  By  cash  from  Grand  Scribe  Thomas, 179.75    197.88 


Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Treasurer. 
NEW  HAVEN,  February  14,  1865. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  re- 
ferred the  report  of  the  Grand  Representative,  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of 
the  Grand  Representative,  would  recommend  that  so  much  of  said  report  as  re- 
lates to  the  misapplication  of  the  funds  of  Encampments,  be  referred  to  a  special 
Committee  of  three. 

On  so  much  as  relates  to  non-beneficial  and  non-affiliated  members,  the  Com- 
mittee offer  the  following  resolution,  and  recommend  its  adoption. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  H.  BARLOW,    ) 
J.   E.   BIDWELL,  V  Committee. 
N.  CHANDLER,     ) 

Resolved,  That  the  several  Encampments  under  this  jurisdiction  be  allowed  to 
receive  as  non-beneficial  members  such  members  of  defunct  Encampments  as 
were  in  good  standing  at  the  time  of  the  dissolution  of  their  respective  Encamp- 
ments, who  by  reason  of  their  advanced  age  are  ineligible  to  beneficial  member- 
ship, on  such  terms  as  they  may  determine. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolutions  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment^  1.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  undersigned,  Committee  on  Finance,  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of 
the  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer,  respectfully  report  that  they  have  examined  his 
books,  together  with  those  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Scribe,  and  find  the  same  to  be 
correct,  and  the  sum  of  ninety-nine  dollars  and  sixty-one  cents  in  the  hands  of 
the  Treasurer,  to  be  carried  to  new  account. 

The  following  bills  presented  at  this  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment  are 
approved  by  your  Committee,  and  we  would  recommend  their  payment,  viz: 
Bill  of  Charles  Bradley,  for  services  as  Sentinel  this  session,. . . .  .82.00 
"     L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe,  for  postage,  from  1854  to  1864,  15.00 
"    T.  J.  Stafford,  for  printing  blank  Reports 8.00 


1865.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  311 

Your  Committee  would  respectfully  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following 
resolutions. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

G.  L.  TOWXSEND, ) 
WM.  H.  STANLEY,  \  Committee. 
D.  E.  BUR  WELL,     ) 

Resolved,  That  the  bills  of  Charles  Bradley,  L.  A.  Thomas  and  T.  J.  Stafford 
be  ordered  paid. 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Scribe  be  authorized  to  forward,  at  the  proper  time, 
the  annual  Representative  tax  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

On  motion,  the  Grand  Encampment  proceeded  to  the  nomi- 
nation of  officers,  when  the  following  nominations  were  made  : 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  D.  W.  Boyd. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  J.  H.  Barlow. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  A.  G.  Shears. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  Lucius  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  Samuel  H.  Harris. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Albegence  Hyde,  J.  Attwood, 
J.  A.  Hughes,  and  J.  E.  Bidwell. 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 

To  the  R.    W.   Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.   0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Patriarch's 
report  as  relates  to  the  decision  of  the  Grand  Sire  respecting  holding  meetings 
once  a  month  by  subordinate  Encampments,  have  attended  to  their  duty,  and 
would  recommend  the  passage  of  the  following  resolution. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

D.  E.  BURWELL,      ) 
S.    D.    FAIRCHILD,  V  Committee. 
J.  ATTWOOD,  ) 

Resolved,  That  officers  of  subordinate  Encampments  holding  regular  meetings 
only  once  a  month,  must  hold  their  respective  offices  for  one  year. 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.   W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Grand  Scribe,  beg 
leave  to  report  that  they  have  attended  to  that  duty,  and  recommend  the  fol- 
lowing :  , 

That  so  much  of  the  report  as  refers  to  an  assessment  of  twenty-five  cents  for 
each  term,  and  an  annual  tax  of  twenty-five  cents,  be  adopted. 

So  much  of  the  report  as  calls  the  attention  of  this  Grand  Encampment  to 
benefits  of  subordinate  Encampments,  they  have  considered,  and  recommend  the 
following  resolution. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  ) 

D.  W.  BOYD,  V  Committee. 

HORACE  LEONARD,  ) 

Resolved,  That  this  Grand  Encampment  require  all  subordinate  Encampments 
to  recognize  the  paying  of  benefits. 

The  special  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  re- 
port, which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted  : 


312  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,   I.  0.  of  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  report  of  the  Grand 
Patriarch  as  relates  to  D.  G.  Patriarchs,  would  recommend  the  adoption  of  the 
following  resolution. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  E.  BIDWELL,  )  „ 
J.  H.  BARLOW,  \  Gomnnttee. 

Resolved,  That  all  D.  G.  Patriarchs  be  required  to  make  report  of  their  official 
acts  to  the  Grand  Patriarch  at  least  one  week  prior  to  the  session  of  this  Grand 
Encampment. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  Past  Grand  Patriarchs  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  re- 
quested to  furnish  portraits  of  themselves,  to  be  hung  upon  the  walls  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  Room. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  election  of 
officers.     On  balloting,  the  following  were  elected  : 
D.  W.  Boyd,  Grand  Patriarch. 
J.  H.  Barlow,  Grand  High  Priest. 
A.  G.  Shears,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 
L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 
S.  H.  Harris,  Grand  Treasurer. 
J.  E.  Bidwell,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 
The  following  resolution  was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  various  Encampments  in  this  jurisdiction  be  requested  to 
contribute  such  sum  as  their  funds  will  allow,  or  a  contribution  from  among  its 
members,  to  the  Wildey  Monument  Fund. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  L  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

Your  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the  report  of  the  R.  W. 
Grand  Representative  as  refers  to  the  action  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  at  its  last  session,  relative  to  the  division  of  funds  of  subordinate  Lodges 
and  Encampments  among  its  members,  l»eg  leave  to  submit  the  following  report : 
Whereas  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  having  declared  that 
all  attempts  to  divert  the  funds  or  property  of  a  Lodge  or  Encampment  from  the 
objects  and  purposes  for  which  they  were  in  the  name  of  our  Order  collected,  by 
dividing  or  appropriating  them  to  some  other  object  or  purpose  before  breaking 
up  or  surrendering  their  charter,  to  be  wrong  and  dishonorable,  and  in  direct 
violation  of  the  trust  which  they  have  voluntarily  assumed ;  and  at  the  same 
session  passed  a  resolution  directing  State  Grand  Bodies  to  enact  such  laws 
as  will  most  effectually  put  a  stop  to  all  such  practices,  your  Committee  would 
respectfully  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  accompanying  resolution. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND,          ) 
SAMUEL  B.  GORHAM,  }  Committee. 
WM.  H.  STANLEY,         } 

Resolved,  That  any  member  of  a  subordinate  Encampment  in  this  jurisdiction 
who  shall  have  been  guilty  of  consenting  to  the  diversion  of  the  funds  or  prop- 
erty of  the  Encampment  to  which  he  belongs,  or  other  disposition  of  it,  except 
for  the  legitimate  objects  of  the  Order,  shall  be  suspended  from  membership  in 
the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order,  and  be  forever  hereafter  ineligible  to  mem- 
bership in  the  same. 


1865.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  313 

The  officers  elect  were  then  installed  into  their  respective 
offices  by  Grand  Patriarch  Botstbrd,  in  ample  form. 
The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  due,  and  most  cor- 
dially tendered  P.  G.  Patriarch  FREDERICK  BOTSFORD,  for  the  able  manner  he  has 
performed  the  duties  of  Grand  Patriarch  the  past  year,  and  for  the  ability  with 
which  he  has  presided  over  the  deliberations  of  this  R.  \V.  Grand  Body  at  this 
session. 

No  further  business  being  before  the  Grand  Encampment,  it 
adjourned  without  day  and  was  closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


PROCEEDINGS 


R.  V.  GRAND  ENCAMPMENT,  1. 0. 0.  F. 

OF   THE 

STATE  OF  CONNECTICUT. 


ANNUAL    SESSION,    1866, 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  20,  1866. 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Connecticut, 
convened  this  day  in  Annual  Session. 

PRESENT  I 

M.  W.  D.  W.  BOYD,  Grand  Patriarch, 

M.    E.  J.  H.  BARLOW,  Grand  High  Priest, 

R.  W.  A.  G.  SHEARS,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 

R.  W.  LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe, 

R,.  W.  S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Treasurer, 

R.  W.  J.  E.  BIDWELL,  Grand  Junior  Warden, 

R.  W.  J.  W.  SMITH,  Grand  Representative, 

and  Representatives  from  six  Encampments. 

The  opening  services  were  read  by  the  Grand  High  Priest, 
when  the  G.  J.  Warden  declared  the  Grand  Encampment  duly 
open. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  as  Committee  on  Creden- 
tials, Patriarchs  J.  W.  Hammond,  J.  Attwood,  C.  A.  Newell. 

The  Committee  submitted  the  following  report,  which  was 
accepted. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment^  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 
The  Committee  on  Credentials  beg  leave  to  report  that  they  have  examined 

the  credentials  of  the  following  named  Patriarchs,  and  find  them  correct: 
Sassacus,  No.  1— S.  H,  Harris,  M.  B.  Scott,  Noah  Chandler,  Thos.  C.  Hollis,  E. 


1866.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  315 

L.  Fairchild.  A.  G.  Shears,  W.  W.  White,  L.  A.  Thomas,  Frederick  Botsford,  Benj 
Beecher,  D.  E.  Bnrwell,  J.  W.  Hammond,  Wm.  H.  Stanley,  J.  R.  Taylor,  Alfred 
Holt,  S.  D.  Fairchild,  Sam'l  Cleeton,  Robert  Sizer,  George  Crabtree.    ' 
Oriental,  No.  2— Julius  Attwood,  W.  M.  Smith,  Chas.  H.  Belden. 
Sowheag,  No.  6— Samuel  B.  Wetmore,  Chas.  A,  Newell,  James  E.  Bidwell,  Ori- 
gen  Utley,  David  Dickerson,  Geo.  H.  Collins. 
Charity,  No.  10— A.  Hyde. 
Excelsior,  No.  18— D.  W.  Boyd,  J.  H.  Barlow. 

Ansantawae,  No.  20.— J.  W.  Smith,  T.  I.  Driggs,  John  H.  Sandland,  George 
L.  Townsend. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  W.  HAMMOND,  ) 

J.  ATTWOOD,          }•  Committee. 

C.  A.  NEWELL,      ) 

The  following  named  candidates  were  then  introduced,  and 
instructed  in  the  Grand  Encampment  degree,  viz : 

No.  1,  A.  Holt;  No.  2,  Chas.  H.  Belden  ;  No.  6,  Geo.  H.  Collins,  David  Dick- 
erson ;  No.  20,  T.  I.  Driggs,  John  H.  Sandland. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  then  read  and  approved. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  submitted  his  report,  which  was  ac- 
cepted and  referred  to  a  special  Committee,  consisting  of  Pa- 
triarchs Utley  of  No.  6,  Driggs  of  No.  20,  and  Holt  of  No.  1. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

REPRESENTATIVES — From  the  passing  months  we  have  again  been  called  within 
this  Grand  Encampment,  to  legislate  for  the  interest  of  our  beloved  Order ;  to 
exchange  fraternal  greetings,  and  to  consider  the  best  and  greatest  interest  of  the 
whole  brotherhood. 

The  dark  cloud  of  war  that  overhung  our  beloved  land,  at  our  last  annual  meet- 
ing, has,  by  the  Providence  of  God,  been  swept  forever  from  the  horizon ;  the 
olive  branch,  with  healing  balm  to  a  nation,  has  been  accepted ;  through  the 
length  and  breadth  of  the  land  comes  the  glad  tidings  of  peace  and  a  united 
country.  While  we  rejoice  in  that  peace,  our  hearts  are  bowed  down  for  the 
nation's  sorrow,  for  the  faHen  brave  who-were  united  with  us  in  this  great  and 
good  work  ;  in  our  memories  ever  green  will  we  keep  the  bright  recollections  of 
our  brothers  and  defenders,  never  forgetting  the  living  records  of  true  Odd 
Fellowship. 

Pile  on  the  noble  deeds  of  her  immortal  sons  ; 

Pile  on  her  sons,  who  noble  battles  for  country  won — 

On  her  altars  pile,  a  Wildey,  a  Father,  a  Washington. 

"  Leaving  disputes  and  strifes  to  others,"  we  will  gird  up  our  loins  and  go  forth  in 
the  strength  of  our  Order,  recognizing  "  one  law  to  bind  all  nations,  tongues  and 
creeds,  and  that  law  to  be  the  law  of  universal  brotherhood,  when  nation  shall 
not  lift  up  sword  against  nation,  neither  shall  they  learn  war  any  more." 

We  have  not  only  been  blessed  as  a  nation,  but  as  an  Order,  and  in  our  indi- 
vidual capacities,  while  the  destroying  angel  of  death  has  removed  many  of  our 
brotherhood,  we,  a»  Representatives,  are  permitted  to  assemble  ourselves  within 
these  sacred  walls.  For  these  and  the  manifold  blessings  which  have  been  vouch- 
safed to  us  and  our  Order,  let  us  with  heartfelt  gratitude  and  with  prayer  lift  up 
our  voices  to  our  Father,  that  he  may  ever  watch  over  us,  guide  our  deliberations 
during  the  present  assembling.  Peace  and  harmony,  fraternal  fellowship  and  a 
steady  increase  has  attended  our  Order ;  a  lively  interest  is  manifested  in  many 
of  the  Encampments. 

Soon  after  the  adjournment  of  th%  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I  appointed  the 


316  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

several  Deputy  Grand  Patriarchs,  and  their  returns,  so  far  as  received,  gives  a 
good  account  of  the  several  Encampments  being  prosperous  and  adding  to  their 
numbers. 

On  the  9th  of  June  I  received  from  the  Grand  Scribe  a  circular  from  the  Grand 
Sire,  requesting  the  cooperation  of  this  Grand  Encampment  in  the  acceptance  of 
the  Wildey  monument  by  the  R.  W.  G.  Lodge  of  the  United  States  at  Baltimore, 
September  20th,  1865.  Not  deeming  it  advisable  to  call  the  Grand  Encampment, 
I  appointed  Grand  Representative  J.  W.  Smith  as  the  representative  from  this 
Grand  Body. 

I  would  in  this  place  call  your  attention  to  the  expediency  of  creating  the 
Elective  Grand  Officers  as  the  Grand  Executive  Committee,  with  power  to  act  in 
the  intermission  of  this  Grand  Encampment. 

On  the  20th  of  September,  I  was  in  Baltimore  at  the  unveiling  of  the  Statue 
of  Charity,  and  participated  in  the  exercises.  The  whole  proceedings,  which 
have  been  so  ably  set  forth  by  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States, 
needs  no  farther  comment  from  me.  In  this  connection  I  cannot  but  express  my 
thanks  to  the  Grand  Representatives  from  this  jurisdiction  for  their  kindness  and 
cordiality  in  which  I  was  received  by  many  members  of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States. 

On  the  81st  of  October,  by  special  appointment,  I  visited  Sowheag  Encamp- 
ment, No.  6,  at  Middletown,  where  I  was  received  by  G.  J.  "Warden  Bidwell. 
I  am  sorry  to  report,  I  had  not  the  pleasure  to  meet  the  Patriarchs,  though  by 
special  appointment.  There  was  no  meeting  of  the  Encampment.  My  thanks 
are  due  to  Patriarch  Bidwell  for  his  kindness  in  showing  me,  so  far  as  was  in  his 
power,  the  hall  and  other  places  of  note. 

On  the  1st  of  November,  I  paid  my  respects  to  East  Haddam  for  the  purpose 
of  visiting  Oriental,  No.  2,  but  for  causes  unexplained  I  was  left  to  wander  on  in 
my  journey  without  a  guide.  I  had  not  the  pleasure  of  seeing  one  familiar  face. 
The  darkness  and  the  light  were  both  alike  to  me,  though  I  had  taken  measures  to 
inform  the  Encampment  and  done  what  I  could.  There  lacked  a  true  ring  of 
metal  that  should  be  found  in  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order — for  surely  we 
should  not  be  as  sounding  brass  and  as  a  tinkling  cymbal. 

November  15th,  I  visited  Charity,  No.  10,  of  Stonington ;  was  received  by 
Patriarchs  A.  P.  Hyde  and  Harlow;  found  a  good  working  Encampment.  The 
Golden  Rule  and  R.  P.  degrees  were  conferred  with  credit  to  them  and  the  Order. 
Much  interest  is  manifested,  and  I  have  no  doubt  her  name  and  fame  will  be  felt 
and  known.  I  return  my  thanks  to  the  Patriarchs  of  Charity  for  their  kindness 
and  courtesy. 

On  December  llth  I  visited  Excelsior,  No.  18,  of  Derby,  in  company  wi  h  G. 
H.  P.  Barlow  ;  the  R.  P.  degree  was  conferred.  The  Encampment  is  in  a  prosper- 
ous condition. 

On  the  26th  of  December,  1865,  I  received  a  communication  from  Charity  En- 
campment, No.  10,  asking  permission  to  have  a  public  installation.  I  imme- 
diately answered  that  it  would  afford  me  the  greatest  pleasure  to  comply  with 
their  request  were  it  in  my  power.  The  Grand  Encampment,  however,  of  Con- 
necticut, having  declined  to  sanction  public  installations,  I  was  compelled  to  deny 
their  request.  I  am  of  the  opinion  that  public  installations  would  be  a  great  ad- 
vantage to  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order,  and  would  recommend  the  sub- 
ject for  your  consideration. 

On  the  12th  of  January,  1866,  by  special  invitation  from  Sassacus  Encamp- 
ment, No.  1,  accompanied  by  G.  H.  P.  Barlow,  G.  S.  W.  Shears  and  G.  T.  Harris, 
I  visited  and  installed  the  officers  into  their  respective  chairs;  after  which  a  re- 
past was  served  illustrative  of  the  "hospitality"  of  Sassacus  Encampment,  re- 
minding us  "  that  the  door  of  a  Patriarch's  Tent  is  never  closed  to  a  stranger  in 
distress."  Having  refreshed  the  inner  man,  an  hour  was  spent  by  the  exchang- 
ing of  sentiment,  which  was  edifying  and  enjoyed  by  the  Patriarchs.  I  cannot 
but  have  a  feeling  of  pride  for  the  prosperity  and  success  of  Sassacus ;  may  her 
name  be  handed  down  to  generations  to  come  of  her  noble  deeds  in  Faith,  Hope 


1866.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  317 

and  Charity.  I  return  my  grateful  thanks  to  her  for  the  many  kind  honors  she 
lias  bestowed  upon  me. 

For  the  financial  condition  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I  refor  you  to  the  re- 
port of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Treasurer,  and  for  a  more  full  and  complete  returns  to 
this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I  refer  you  most  respectfully  to  the  report  of  the 
R.  W.  Grand  Scribe,  with  such  practical  suggestions  as  he  may  offer. 

In  closing  my  report,  allow  me  to  express  my  heartfelt  thanks  for  the  kindness 
and  courtesy  which  I  have  received  at  your  hands  while  in  this  honorable  station. 
Imbued  with  the  deepest  feelings  of  our  beloved  Order,  I  retire  feeling  confident 
that  I  shall  leave  it  in  the  hands  of  true  exponents  in  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity 

D.  W.  BOYD,  Grand  Patriarch. 

Nrw  HAVEN,  February  20th,  1866. 

The  Grand  Patriarch  appointed  the  following  Committees  : 

Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order — Patriarchs  Townsend  of  No.  20  Scott  of 
No.  1,  Wetmore  of  No.  6. 

Committee  on  Finance — Patriarchs  Chandler  of  No.  1,  Smith  of  No.  20,  Bots- 
ford  of  No.  1. 

Adjourned  to  2  o'clock,  P.  M. 


2  o'clock,  P.  M. 

The  Grand  Encampment  came  to  order. 

The  Grand  Kepresentative  submitted  his  report,  which  was 
accepted  and  referred  to  a  special  Committee,  consisting  of 
Patriarchs  Attwood  of  No.  3,  Burwell  and  Holt  of  No.  1. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  held  its  last  session  in  Baltimore, 
Md.,  commencing  Monday,  September  18th,  1865,  and  closing  Saturday,  Septem- 
ber 23d.  Out  of  thirty-nine  jurisdictions,  thirty-four  were  represented — Lower 
Provinces  of  British  North  America,  Oregon,  North  Carolina,  Florida  and  Arkan- 
sas, being  the  only  Grand  Bodies  unrepresented.  It  was  a  source  of  great  gratifi- 
cation to  all,  to  learn  that  the  three  last  named  were  anxious  to  take  part  in  the 
proceedings,  and  were  only  absent  through  causes  which  might  have  arisen  ten 
years  ago. 

The  following  resolutions,  as  submitted  by  the  Committee  on  Finance,  were 
unanimously  adopted : 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  hereby  remits  the  tax 
of  the  Grand  Lodges  and  Grand  Encampments  of  Virginia,  North  Carolina,  South 
Carolina,  Georgia,  Alabama,  Mississippi,  Louisiana,  Texas,  and  of  Grand  Lodges 
of  Florida,  Arkansas,  and  Vermont,  for  the  years  1861,  '62,  '63,  '64." 

"  Resolved,  That  the  notes  of  Grand  Lodge  of  Vermont  for  Representative  tax 
for  said  four  years,  and  notes  of  Grand  Encampment  of  North  Carolina  given  for 
taxes  and  supplies  previous  to  1861,  be  and  hereby  are  canceled." 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Secretary  be,  and  hereby  is,  authorized  to  furnish, 
upon  reasonable  credit,  to  such  institutions,  whatever  supplies  he  may  deem 
necessary  during  the  current  year." 

The  following  resolution  in  regard  to  the  secret  work,  was  adopted  : 

"  Rssolved,  That  in  order  that  the  members  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Body  may  vote 

36 


318  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

upon  the  revision  of  the  work,  in  accordance  with  the  wishes  of  their  State  Graud 
Lodges  and  Encampments,  Grand  Representatives  are  hereby  privileged  to  state 
verbally  to  their  Grand  Bodies  the  main  features  of  the  proposed  revision. 
The  following  report  of  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  was  accepted : 
"The  Commmitteeon  the  State  of  the  Order  beg  leave  to  report  that  they  have 
considered  the  question  propounded  by  Representative  Kirkup  of  Ohio,  found  on 
page  3811  of  the  Journal,  and  report  that  a  brother  who  has  been  expelled  for 
non-payment  of  dues  or  crime,  from  a  Lodge  which  subsequently  became  extinct, 
can  only  regain  membership  in  the  Order  through  the  Grand  Lodge  to  which  the 
Lodge  he  belonged  to  was  subordinate ;  and  this  rule  applies  to  the  Patriarchal 
branch  of  the  Order." 

The  charter  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Delaware  was  restored  on  the  22d  of 
March,  1865. 

A  Grand  Encampment  has  been  chartered  in  West  Virginia. 
The  Grand  Encampments  of  Northern   and  Southern  New  York  have  been 
united,  under  the  name  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  New  York. 

Article  22d  of  By-Laws  in  25th  line,  Digest,  page  18,  the  words  "and  aprons 
as  above  described,"  were  stricken  out,  and  the  words  added,  "trimmed  with 
yellow  lace  or  fringe,"  so  that  so  much  of  said  By -Law  as  relates  to  the  regalia  of 
the  Past  Ohief  Patriarchs,  now  reads  as  follows  : 

"  Past  Chief  Patriarchs  shall  wear  purple  collars  or  sashes,  trimmed  with  yellow 
lace  or  fringe." 

The  Grand  Lodge  was  honored  by  numerous  invitations  from  various  sources, 
including  those  to  banquets  given  by  the  City  Government  and  the  Merchants 
and  business  men,  all  showing  the  high  appreciation  in  which  Odd  Fellowship  is 
held  in  Baltimore. 

In  the  opinion  of  Representatives  who  have  been  present  at  all  the  sessions  for 
many  years,  no  more  harmonious  one  than  the  lust  was  ever  held.  Doubtless 
many  grateful  and  heartfelt  thanks  went  silently  up  to  the  Giver  of  all  good  that 
the  members  of  our  noble  Order,  though  for  a  time  separated,  were  not  estranged 
or  divided. 

In  conclusion,  Officers  and  Representatives,  I  again  tender  you  my  sincerest  and 
warmest  thanks  for  the  high  honor  conferred  upon  me  in  being  chosen  to  repre- 
sent you  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States. 

Fraternally  submitted, 

J.  W.  SMITH,  Grand  Representative. 
NEW  HAVEN,  February  20th,  1866. 

The  Grand  Scribe  presented  his  report,  which  was  referred 
to  the  Committee  on  the  Grand  Representative's  report. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  J.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  quiet  current  of  events  in  this  branch  of  Odd  Fellowship  during  the  past 
year,  has  hardly  left  occasion  for  a  record.  All  my  communications  with  the 
subordinate  Encampments  have  been  of  the  most  encouraging  and  harmonious 
kind,  and  evidencing  a  sound  and  gratifying  progress.  The  extra  assessment  on 
the  subordinates  during  the  previous  year  has  proved  ample  for  its  purpose,  and 
promises,  with  the  advance  of  the  Order,  to  keep  us  in  good  financial  condition. 

In  compliance  with  the  action  of  last  session,  in  reference  to  the  service  of 
officers,  several  of  the  Encampments  have  provided  for  holding  their  sessions 
twice  a  month. 

I  am  in  receipt  this  morning  of  a  communication  from  Brother  Devotion  of 
Norwich,  in  reference  to  Palmyra  Encampment,  which,  he  thinks,  (although  not 
now  ready,)  will  soon  be  prepared  to  resume  its  work,  and  asks  that  authority 
may  be  granted  to  reopen  the  Encampment.  The  communication  is  herewith 
submitted. 

The  season  of  the  year  at  which  we  hold  our  annual  sessions  is  usually  one  of 
the  most  inclement  of  the  year.  A  very  general  feeling  exists  that  it  would  be 
better  to  change  to  some  milder  season.  This  subject  will  come  up  at  the  sea- 


1866.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  319 

sion  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  that  we  may  be  able  to  hold  our  sessions  as  now, 
in  immediate  connection  with  that  Grand  Lodge,  it  will  seem  proper  that  we 
should  take  the  initiatory  steps  for  amending  the  Constitution  for  that  purpose. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

L.  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 

The  Committee  on  the  Grand  Patriarch's  report  submitted 
the  following,  which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  It.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  report  of  the  Grand  Patriarch,  hav- 
ing attended  to  the  duty  assigned  them,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  re- 
port : 

That  so  much  of  the  report  as  relates  to  the  creating  of  an  Executive  Council, 
be  referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  the  visits  to  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6,  and  Ori- 
ental Encampment,  No.  2,  be  referred  to  a  special  Committee  of  three. 

That  so  much  as  relates  to  public  installations,  be  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  the  State  of  the  Order. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted,  in  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity, 

0.  UTLEY,          )  „ 
T.  I.   DRIGGS,  \  Committee. 

The  Grand  Treasurer  submitted  the  following  report,  which 
was  accepted  and  referred  to  the  Committee  on  Finance : 

Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  in  account  withS.  H.  HAERIS,  Grand  Treasurer. 
1865.  DR. 

Feb.  14.  For  cash  paid  Grand  Scribe,  for  postage $15.00 

T.  J.  Stafford,  for  printing 8.00 

"  "         Charles  Bradley,  for  tiling 2.00— $25.00 

1866. 

Feb.  20     "   amount  on  hand,  to  be  carried   to  new  account,, ...  74.61 

899.61 


1865.  CR. 

Feb.  14.  By  balance  from  old  account, *  '.''.'.01 

Respectfully  submitted,  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

S.  H.  HARRIS,  Grand  Treasurer. 
New  Haven,  February  20,  1866. 

Several  bills  were  presented  and  referred  to  the  Committee 
on  Finance,  who  reported  them  correct,  and  they  were  ordered 
paid. 

The  following  resolutions  were  presented  and  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  hereafter  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Grand  Patriarch  to  make 
an  official  visit  to  each  of  the  several  subordinate  Encampments  of  this  jurisdic- 
tion at  least  once  during  his  official  term,  or  deputize  some  Patriarch  to  do  so. 

Retolved,  That  the  other  Grand  Officers  of  this  Grand  Encampment  be  re- 
quested to  accompany  the  Grand  Patriarch  or  his  deputy  in  said  official  visita- 
tions, whenever  invited  to  do  so. 

The  Grand  Encampment  then  proceeded  to  the  nomination 
of  officers  for  the  year  ensuing,  when  the  following  nomina- 
tions were  made : 


320  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb., 

For  Grand  Patriarch,  J.  H.  Barlow. 

For  Grand  High  Priest,  A.  G.  Shears. 

For  Grand  Senior  Warden,  J.  E.  Bid  well. 

For  Grand  Scribe,  L.  A.  Thomas. 

For  Grand  Treasurer,  S.  H.  Harris. 

For  Grand  Junior  Warden,  T.  I.  Driggs  of  No.  20,  Julius 
Attwood  of  No.  2,  Albegence  Hyde  of  No.  10,  G.  H.  Collins  of 
No.  6,  C.  A.  Newell  of  No.  6.  " 

For  Grand  Representative,  F.  Botsford  of  No.  1,  D.  W. 
Boyd  of  No.  18,  J.  W.  Smith  of  No.  20. 

On  balloting,  the  following  officers  were  elected  : 

J.  H.  Barlow,  Grand  Patriarch. 

A.  G.  Shears,  Grand  High  Priest. 

J.  E.  Bidwell,  Grand  Senior  Warden. 

L.  A.  Thomas,  Grand  Scribe. 

S.  H.  Harris,  Grand  Treasurer. 

T.  I.  Driggs,  Grand  Junior  Warden. 

F.  Botsford,  Grand  Representative. 

The  Committee  on  Finance  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted : 

The  undersigned,  Finance  Committee,  having  examined  the  accounts  of  the 
Treasurer,  find  the  same  correct,  and  that  there  remains  in  his  hands  seventy- 
four  dollars  and  sixty-one  cents,  to  be  carried  to  new  account. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

K   CHANDLER,  1 

J.  W.  SMITH,  }•  Finance  Committee. 

FRED'K  BOTSFORD,  ) 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  f,  of  Connecticut : 

Your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  reports  of  the  Grand  Representa- 
tive and  the  Grand  Scribe,  respectfully  report,  that  they  find  nothing  in  the  re- 
port of  the  Grand  Representative  requiring  any  action  of  this  Grand  Body,  but 
that  in  the  report  of  the  Grand  Scribe  in  regard  to  communication  from  Patri- 
arch Devotion,  and  also  on  '  the  subject  of  changing  the  time  of  the  sessions  of 
this  Grand  Body,  we  respectfully  offer  the  following  resolutions. 
Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

J.  ATTWOOD,        ) 
D.  E.  BURWELL,  V  Committee. 
A.  HOLT,  ) 

Resolved,  That  whenever  Palmyra  Encampment  signifies  a  desire  to  resume 
•work,  the  Grand  Patriarch  be  authorized  to  grant  them  all  needful  help  and  in- 
struction to  reopen  their  Encampment. 

Resolved,  That  Article  6,  Sec.  1  of  the  Constitution  of  the  Grand  Encampment 
be  amended  by  striking  out  the  word  "  February,"  in  the  third  line,  and  insert 
the  word  "  May  "  instead. 

The  first  resolution  was  adopted,  and  the  second  resolution 
was  laid  on  the  table,  in  accordance  with  the  Constitution. 


1866.]  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  321 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the 
following  report,  which  was  accepted : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  beg  leave  to  report  that  they  have 
examined  the  returns  from  the  following  subordinate  Encampments  for  the  term 
ending  July  1st,  1865,  a  nd  find  them  correct,  viz:  Sassacus,  No.  1,  Oriental,  No. 
2,  Sowheag,  No.  6,  Excelsior,  No.  18,  Ansantawae,  No.  20.  The  returns  from 
Charity  Encampment,  No.  10,  are  correct,  with  the  exception  that  the  seal  is 
pasted  on. 

Correct  returns  have  been  received  from  the  followi-ijr  Encampments  for  the 
term  ending  January  1st,  1866:  Sassacus,  No.  1,  Original,  No.  2,  Charity,  No. 
10,  and  Ansantawae,  No.  20.  In  the  returns  of  Excel  ,«r  Encampment,  No.  18, 
the  signature  of  the  Chief  Patriarch  is  wanting.  The  returns  of  Sowheag  En- 
campment, No.  6,  for  the  last  term  have  not  come  to  hand. 

The  following  summary  will  show  the  condition  of  the  patriarchal  branch  in 
this  jurisdiction  at  the  commencement  of  the  present  term :  initiated,  23 ;  ad- 
mitted by  card,  none;  expelled,  none ;  suspended,  1;  withdrawn,  none;  died,  1  ; 
present  number,  260;  receipts  for  the  year,  $912.62;  paid  for  expenses,  $411.50; 
relief.  §240;  present  amount  of  funds,  $3,659.90. 

In  looking  over  the  returns,  we  notice  that  in  several  the  names  of  the  Pa.*t 
Chief  Patriarchs  and  Past  High  Priests  are  omitted,  and  a  memorandum  made 
referring  to  previous  reports  for  the  list.  As  this,  in  many  cases,  might  prove  a 
serious  inconvenience,  your  Committee  would  recommend  that  in  future  the 
names  of  the  Past  Officers  be  incorporated  in  the  returns. 
All  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  ) 

M.  B.  SCOTT,  }•  Committee. 

S.  B.  WETMORE,    ) 

The  work  of  the  Encampment  was  then  exemplified  by 
Grand  Representative  Smith. 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  submitted  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  accepted  and  the  resolution  adopted. 

To  the  R,  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut  : 

The  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order,  to  whom  was  referred  so  much  of  the 
R  W.  Grand  Patriarch's  report  as  relates  to  the  public  installation  of  officers, 
have  attended  to  their  duty,  and  would  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  follow- 
ing resolution. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  0., 

G.  L.  TOWNSEND,  ) 
M.  B.  SCOTT,  V  Committee. 

8.  B.  WETMORE,     ) 

Retolved,  That  the  subordinate  Encampments  be  authorized  to  install  their  offi- 
cers in  public  on  first  obtaining  the  consent  of  the  R.  W.  G.  Patriarch. 

The  Grand  Scribe  presented  the  following  letter,  with  the 
picture  to  which  it  refers : 

WATEBBURY,  February  16th,  1866. 
R.  "W.  L.  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe : 

Dear  Sir  and  Brother :— I  take  pleasure  in  presenting  to  the  R.  W.  Grand 
Encampment,  through  you,  a  photographic  picture  of  the  officers  and  members 
of  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  taken  during  their  last  session 
in  Baltimore. 

Truly  yours,  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

J.  W.  SMITH,  Grand  Representative. 


322  Proceedings  of  Grand  Encampment.  [Feb. 

On  motion,  the  following  resolution  was  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  Grand  Encampment  accept  with  pleasure  the  beautiful 
picture  of  the  members  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  that  the  thanks  of  this  Grand 
Encampment  are  hereby  tendered  Grand  Representative  Smith  for  the  elegant 
gift. 

The  Grand  officers  elect  were  then  installed  into  their  re- 
spective offices  in  ample  form. 

The  following  resolution  was  unanimously  adopted  : 

Re»olved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Grand  Encampment  are  due  to  Grand  Patri- 
arch Boyd,  for  the  able  and  .dignified  manner  in  which  he  has  discharged  the 
duties  of  that  office. 

The  Committee  thereon  submitted  the  following  report, 
which  was  accepted  : 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

We,  your  Committee,  to  whom  was  referred  that  portion  of  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Patriarch's  report  referring  to  his  visits  to  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6,  and 
Oriental,  No.  2,  would  respectfully  report  that  in  the  case  of  Sowheag  Encamp- 
ment we  find  the  letter  of  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  making  an  appointment  to 
visit,  officially,  said  Encampment,  was  duly  received  and  immediately  answered 
by  Patriarch  Bidwell,  informing  him  that  it  would  be  inconvenient  to  receive  him 
at  the  time  appointed,  therefore  no  provision  was  made  to  comply  with  his  ap- 
pointment. In  the  case  of  Oriental,  No.  2,  no  letter  informing  them  of  an  official 
visitation  has  as  yet  been  received. 

Respectfully  submitted  in  F.,  H.  and  C., 

FREDERICK  BOTSFORD,  ) 

J.  W.  SMITH,  }•  Committee. 

D.  E.  BURWELL,  ) 

No  further  business  offering,  the  Grand  Encampment  was 
closed  in  ample  form. 

Attest, 
LUCIUS  A.  THOMAS,  Grand  Scribe. 


The  copy  for  the  following  Reports  was  not  found  at  the 
time  of  the  printing  of  the  proceedings  of  the  sessions  to  which 
they  respectively  belong,  but  they  are  herewith  inserted  to  make 
the  record  as  complete  as  possible. 

Report  of  Grand  Patriarch  John  Wallace,  at  the  Annual  Sestion,  1856,  omitted 

from  page  238. 

R.  W.  Grand  Officers  and  Patriarch*  : 

We  are  again  permitted  to  assemble  in  Annual  Session,  to  review  the  past,  ex- 
amine our  present  position  and  thereby  be  the  better  enabled  to  adopt  such 
measures  as  shall  best  promote  the  future  prosperity  of  this  branch  of  our  Order, 
and  the  great  object  of  our  affiliation. 

In  accordance  with  a  time-honored  custom  and  the  dictates  of  my  own  per- 
sonal feelings,  I  take  pleasure  in  laying  before  you  a  list  of  my  official  acts  since 
the  last  meeting  of  this  R.  W.  Grand  Body.  I  say  I  take  pleasure  in  the  enume- 
ration, from  the  fact  that  every  act  performed  in  my  official  capacity  has  been  of 
a  character  highly  calculated  to  produce  the  most  pleasurable  emotions.  Not  a 
single  instance  has  occurred  in  which  I  have  been  called  upon  to  settle  a  disputed 
point,  or  give  an  opinion,  where  any  one  has  felt  aggrieved  by  the  decision. 

As  soon  after  the  close  of  the  last  session  as  practicable,  I  issued  commissions 
to  the  several  Patriarchs  regularly  recommended  to  me,  as  suitable  persons  for 
the  office  of  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch,  to  each  of  whom  I  intimated  my  intention 
to  visit  the  Encampments  in  their  several  jurisdictions  at  a  time  mutually  to  be 
agreed  upon.  The  result  has  been,  that  I  have  visited  eight  Encampments  in 
different  parts  of  the  State,  as  follows: 

On  the  24th  of  May,  accompanied  by  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  Jackson,  Grand 
Scribe  Thomas,  and  Grand  Junior  Warden  Harris,  I  visited  Excelsior  Encamp- 
ment, No.  18,  held  at  Birmingham,  on  which  occasion  two  candidates  were  ad- 
mitted into  our  family  in  a  manner  calculated  to  give  them  an  exalted  idea  of  our 
impressive  ceremonies,  and  the  Grand  Officers  in  attendance  assurance  of  the 
zeal,  energy  and  devotion  to  the  work,  of  the  members  of  this  young  and  vigor- 
ous Encampment.  Happily  chosen  is  their  name,  "  Excelsior,"  and  may  they 
ever  remember  the  words — "Onward" — "Go  on." 

On  the  5th  of  June,  in  company  with  our  Grand  Scribe,  I  visited  Oasis  En- 
campment, No.  16,  located  at  Meriden,  where  we  witnessed  the  conferring  of  the 
three  degrees.  The  special  feature  of  this  visit  was  the  hearing  the  lectures  and 
charges  delivered  by  the  C.  P.  (Brother  George  E.  Leonard)  without  reference  to 
the  charge-book, — the  only  case  of  the  kind  witnessed  in  our  several  visits.  The 
effect  was  calculated  to  make  us  wish  we  might  hear  the  entire  work,  without 
reference  to  the  text,  and  I  feel  assured  this  would  soon  be  the  case  in  most  of 
our  Encampments  could  the  officers  fully  appreciate  the  beneficial  effects  of  such 


324:  Appendix. 

On  the  5th  of  July,  accompanied  by  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  Jackson,  Grand 
Scribe  Thomas,  Grand  Junior  Warden  Harris,  and  several  Patriarchs  from  Excel- 
sior, No.  18, 1  visited  Sassacus  Encampment,  No.  1,  of  this  city.  On  this  occasion 
two  candidates  were  admitted  into  full  fellowship  with  us,  at  which  time  the 
teachings  of  our  beautiful  ritual  were  set  forth  in  a  manner  highly  calculated  to 
produce  a  beneficial  and  lasting  impression  on  the  minds  of  the  initiated.  With 
the  assistance  of  the  Grand  Officers  present,  I  installed  the  officers  of  the  En 
campment  for  the  current  term,  in  ample  form. 

On  the  6th  of  July,  I  visited  Devotion  Encampment,  No.  5,  located  at  Danbury, 
and  witnessed  the  work  in  each  of  the  degrees.  I  also  installed  its  officers  for 
the  current  term,  in  ample  form.  This  Encampment,  like  several  others  in  this 
jurisdiction,  has  suffered  seriously  in  consequence  of  the  general  depression  felt 
in  all  manufacturing  districts  during  the  past  two  years ;  yet  I  am  happy  to  say, 
that  the  spirit  manifested  by  the  circle  of  Patriarchs,  shows  a  devotion  to  the  in- 
terests of  the  Order  that  will  in  due  time  bring  forth  its  legitimate  fruits. 

On  the  12th  of  July,  assisted  by  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  Jackson,  I  installed 
the  officers  of  Excelsior  Encampment,  No.  18,  in  ample  form. 

On  the  13th  of  August,  I  visited  Phoenix  Encampment,  No.  19,  at  West  Win- 
sted.  In  consequence  of  a  misunderstanding  as  to  the  time  of  my  visit,  I  did  not 
witness  an  initiation,  but  an  opportunity  was  afforded  for  instruction  and  an  in- 
terchange of  ideas.  I  feel  an  assurance  that  the  Order  in  Winsted  is  in  safe 
hands,  and  that  we  shall  hear  glowing  accounts  from  No.  19. 

On  the  26th  of  November,  accompanied  by  M.  E.  Grand  High  Priest  Jackson, 
Grand  Scribe  Thomas,  and  a  number  of  Patriarchs  from  Excelsior,  No.  18,  I 
visited  Kabaosa  Encampment,  No.  9,  at  Norwalk.  On  this  occasion  two  candi- 
dates were  admitted  into  our  family  through  the  formula  set  forth  in  our  Ritual, 
and  rarely  has  it  been  our  pleasure  to  witness  the  "  unwritten  work"  performed 
in  a  more  acceptable  manner,  or  better  calculated  to  impress  the  mind  with  the 
important  lessons  taught  by  our  ceremonies  and  symbols.  This  visit  will  long  be 
remembered,  not  only  because  of  the  pleasure  we  felt  in  witnessing  the  work,  but 
because  we  were  made  to  feel  that  the  Patriarchs  of  this  Encampment  practically 
illustrated  in  an  eminent  degree  the  lesson  taught  each  of  us  when  we  first  rested 
"  beneath  the  covering  of  this  tent." 

On  the  21st  of  December,  accompanied  by  Grand  Scribe  Thomas,  T  visited 
Montevideo  Encampment,  No.  15,  at  Plainville.  As  no  candidate  was  presented 
for  initiation,  we  had  ample  opportunity  for  instruction,  counsel,  and  that  inter- 
change of  thought  so  necessary  to  unity  of  action  in  all  great  enterprises. 

On  the  1st  of  January  last,  accompanied  by  Grand  Scribe  Thomas,  and  Grand 
Senior  Warden  Phelps,  I  visited  Oriental  Encampment,  No.  2,  located  at  Essex. 
On  this  occasion,  one  candidate  was  admitted  to  our  fraternal  circle.  In  visiting 
this  Encampment  (older  than  this  Grand  Encampment)  we  were  cheered  with  the 
assistance  of  a  warm  and  enthusiastic  band  of  Patriarchs,  who  demonstrated  that 
time  serves  only  to  increase  their  love  and  devotion  to  the  interests  of  the  Order. 

I  feel  an  assurance  that  these  several  visits  have  been  productive  of  much 
good,  not  only  insuring  a  more  uniform  mode  of  working  in  our  Encampments, 
but  has  had  a  tendency  to  cheer  the  faint-hearted,  renew  the  vigor  of  the  veteran 
and  stimulate  all  to  persevere  with  increased  energy,  in  diffusing  a  knowledge  of 
the  principles  of  our  Order.  My  own  experience  leads  me  to  believe  that  a  sys- 
tematic course  of  annual  visitation,  by  a  properly  qualified  officer,  would  produce 
most  favorable  results.  I  cannot  too  strongly  urge  upon  you  the  necessity  of  a 
more  general  diffusion  throughout  this  jurisdiction  of  information  pertaining  to 
our  Order.  Ignorance  begets  Indolence,  one  of  the  worst  evils  we  have  to  con- 
tend against,  not  only  from  without,  but  within  the  bosom  of  our  own  fraternal 
family.  The  most  ardent  and  active  in  promoting  the  interests  of  Odd  Fellow- 
ship, are  almost  uniformly  those  best  informed  in  the  work,  and  in  relation  to  the 
doings  of  their  brethren  throughout  the  length  and  breadth  of  our  land.  My  ob- 
servation leads  me  to  believe  that  zeal  (in  Odd  Fellowship  at  least)  is  the  sure 
companion  of  knowledge.  I  commend  the  subject  to  your  careful  consideration. 

I  congratulate  you  on  the  settlement  (for  the  present  at  least)  of  the  long 


Appendix.  325 

vexed  question  of  mergement,  which  has  hung  like  an  incubus  over  this  branch 
of  our  Order  for  some  time  past,  paralyzing,  to  some  extent,  the  efforts  of  those 
who  sought  to  promote  and  extend  its  influence  and  usefulness.  If  it  is  desirable 
to  change  existing  arrangements,  (as  is  contended  by  those  favoring  a  mereement 
and  reorganization  of  the  Order,)  the  merging  the  Degree  Lodge  into  the  Encamp- 
ment seems  to  me  feasible,  and  much  more  desirable  than  the  mergement  of  the 
Encampment  into  the  subordinate  Lodge.  Authorize  the  Encampment  to  confer 
the  five  degrees,  and  such  Lodges  only  as  are  without  the  district  of  an  Encamp- 
ment, and  thus  increase  the  amount  of  work  and  usefulness  of  this  branch  of  our 
Order,  without  interfering  in  the  least  with  the  legitimate  object  of  subordinate 
Lodges.  Such  an  arrangement  as  is  here  suggested  would  not  only  be  highly 
beneficial  to  the  Encampment,  but  would  relieve  the  Lodge  of  a  portion  of  the 
work  frequently  performed  in  a  very  imperfect  manner. 

I  cannot  dismiss  you  to  your  labors  without  acknowledging  my  indebtedness  to 
Grand  Scribe  Thomas,  for  much  valuable  information,  aid  and  assistance  rendered 
during  the  year  paet,  and  congratulating  you  on  having  so  efficient  and  valuable 
an  officer  in  the  most  responsible  and  important  position  in  our  jurisdiction. 

In  conclusion,  allow  me  to  return  my  sincere  thanks  to  those  with  whom  I 
have  been  brought  in  immediate  contact  during  my  incumbency  of  the  exalted 
office  your  preference  imposed  on  me. 

JOHN  WALLACE,  Grand  Patriarch. 

NEW  HAVEN,  Feb.  20th,  1856. 


Report  of  Grand  Representative  P.  L.  Cunningham,  at  the  Annual  Session,  1856- 

omitted  from  page  238. 
To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment  of  Connecticut: 

Your  Representative  to  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  having 
attended  to  the  duty  assigned  him  by  this  R.  W.  Body,  beg  leave  respectfully  to 
report  : 

The  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  assembled  at  the  city  of  Balti- 
more, on  Monday,  the  17th  of  September,  1855,  the  M.  W.  Grand  Sire  Wilmot 
G.  De  Saussure,  presiding. 

The  Officers  and  Representatives  from  thirty-five  Grand  Lodges  (including 
one  from  Canada  West,  and  one  from  Nova  Scotia,  admitted  to  this  ses- 
sion for  the  first  time,)  and  twenty-seven  Grand  Encampments,  were  in  attend- 
ance. 

The  Order  throughout  the  entire  jurisdiction  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States  is  shown,  by  the  reports  of  the  Grand  Sire  and  Grand  Secretary,  to 
be  in  a  prosperous  condition. 

Warrants  have  been  issued  during  the  year,  and  charters  granted,  as  follows  : 

For  Grand  Lodges.—  Grand  Lodge  for  the  Lower  Provinces  of  British  North 
America,  located  at  Halifax  ;  Grand  Lodge  for  Canada  West,  located  at  Brock- 


For  Subordinate  Lodges.—  Olympia  Lodge,  No.  1,  Olympia,  Washington  /Ter- 
ritory; Nebraska  Lodge,  No.  1,  Nebraska  City,  Nebraska;  Phoenix  Lodge,  Iso.  3, 
Montreal,  Canada  East. 

For  Subordinate  JSncampmenti.—  Walter  Encampment,   No.   6,  Washington, 

Arkansas. 

On  the  first  day  of  the  session,  the  officers  of  the  past  term  retired,  and  thos< 
elected  for  the  current  two  years,  were  installed. 

A  Special    Committee  was    appointed    by  the  Grand  Lodge  o 
States,  at  the  session  of  1854,  to  prepare  and  report  a  plan,  merging  the  subc 
dinate  Lodge  and  Encampment     On  this  subject  the  Committee  submitt 
report,  which  was  read  and  laid  on  the  table,  and  no  further  action  had  thereon. 


326  Appendix, 

The  most  important  business  of  the  session,  so  far  as  the  Grand  Encampment 
is  concerned,  was  the  rejection  of  the  proposed  amendments  to  the  Constitu- 
tion, by  Representative  Glen  of  Georgia,  page  2,351,  having  for  its  object  to 
strike  out  Grand  Encampment,  wherever  the  same  occurred  in  the  Constitution. 

The  following  resolution,  in  behalf  of  our  afflicted  brethren  in  Norfolk  and 
Portsmouth,  Virginia,  was  adopted  by  a  unanimous  vote: 

Resolved,  That  the  sum.  of  three  hundred  dollars  be  and  the  same  is  hereby 
appropriated  towards  the  relief  of  our  suffering  brethren  in  Norfolk  and  Ports- 
mouth, the  same  to  be  forthwith  disbursed  by  Special  Committee  of  this  R.  W. 
Grand  Body,  in  such  manner  as  said  Committee,  after  due  inquiry,  shall  judge 
most  expedient. 

The  finances  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  are  not  in  a  very  flour- 
ishing condition;  the  estimated  expenses  for  the  current  year  are: 

Estimated  expenditure  is $18,246.25 

"          revenue  is 16,080.00 


Leaving  a  deficit  to  be  provided  for  of $2,165.25 

To  meet  this  deficiency,  the  Finance  Committee  Lave  recommended  that  Arti- 
cle XIV  of  the  Constitution  be  so  amended  as  to  provide  that  a  Representative 
tax  be  levied  of  one  hundred  dollars,  instead  of  fifty,  as  at  present. 

Also  to  amend  Article  XIV  of  the  Constitution,  by  erasing  the  word  "fifty," 
and  inserting  "  seventy-five." 

A  resolution  was  adopted  by  a  very  close  vote,  reducing  the  pay  of  Represen- 
tatives from  three  to  two  dollars  per  day,  and  their  mileage  from  Jive  to  four  cents. 

The  following  decisions,  made  by  Grand  Sire  Wilmot  De  Saussure,  were  con- 
firmed : 

That  a  member  committing  suicide,  his  family  were  not  thereby  debarred  from 
benefits. 

That  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  had  always  refused  to  sanction 
public  installations  of  Officers,  and  that  Daughters  of  Rebekah  were  merely 
honorary  in  connection  to  the  Order,  and  could  not  be  present  at  the  installation 
of  Officers. 

That  a  Grand  Representative  elect,  taking  a  withdrawal  card,  thereby  forfeits 
his  office,  although  he  afterwards  deposits  the  card  in  another  Lodge. 

This  decision,  although  confirmed,  was  subsequently,  by  resolution,  so  con- 
strued that  it  should  not  debar  a  Representative  holding  a  seat  in  the  Grand 
Lodge,  from  retaining  such  seat,  should  he  withdraw  from  the  Lodge  of  which  he 
is  a  member  for  the  purpose  of  connecting  himself  with  another  Lodge ;  pro- 
vided not  more  than  three  months  shall  elapse  between  the  times  of  withdrawal 
and  deposit;  and  further  provided,  that  no  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  either 
special  or  annual,  shall  be  held  in  the  interim. 

That  a  subordinate  Lodge  violating  the  laws  laid  down  by  the  Grand  L'oflge  of 
the  United  States,  and  refusing  to  observe  such  laws,  may  be  expelled  therefor  ; 
and  that  the  Grand  Master,  during  the  recess,  may  demand  its  charter. 

That  when  visiting  for  installation  purposes,  a  Grand  Master  was  entitled  to 
take  the  chair  of  the  Noble  Grand,  but  that  when  otherwise  visiting,  he  was  not 
entitled  to  the  chair  of  right. 

That  a  reconsideration  of  a  ballot  is  inadmissible. 

That  a  Noble  Grand  elect,  having  failed  to  appear  for  installation  and  forfeited 
(under  the  local  laws)  his  office,  the  member  elected  and  installed  in  his  lieu  is  the 
Noble  Grand  of  the  Lodge. 

That  the  correctness  of  giving  two  of  the  Patriarchal  degrees  upon  the  same 
evening,  was  to  be  determined  by  local  legislation. 

That  it  was  improper  to  confer  an  Encampment  degree  upon  one  holding  a 
withdrawal  card  from  a  subordinate  Lodge. 

Also  the  following  decisions  were  made  by  the  Grand  Lodge: 

A  Grand  Body,  upon  ascertaining  that  the  qualifications  set  forth  in  a  certifi- 
cate under  which  a  P.  G.  or  P.  C.  P.  has  been  adiuitted  to  membership  in  it,  have 


Appendix.  327 

been  incorrectly  stated,  the  certificate  may  be  set  aside  and  the  seat  found  there- 
on, vacated. 

It  was  decided  that  it  is  inexpedient  to  so  alter  the  laws  of  the  Order  as  to  re- 
quire all  business  to  be  transacted  in  the  Scarlet  Degree. 

That  the  failure  or  neglect  of  a  subordinate  Grand  Lodge  to  properly  elect 
her  Representatives,  nor  the  commission  of  errors  or  irregularities  in  such  elec- 
tion, do  not  relieve  such  subordinate  from  an  obligation  to  pav  her  annual  Repre- 
sentative tax. 

That  it  is  inexpedient  to  receive  as  a  member,  entitled  to  the  social  benefits  of 
the  Order,  on  his  own  proposition  to  renounce  all  pecuniary  benefits,  a  person  who, 
from  advanced  age,  sickness  or  constitutional  infirmity,  is  incapable  of  being  re- 
ceived into  full  membership  in  a  subordinate  Lodge. 

That  when  an  applicant  for  membership  is  a  citizen  or  subject  of  a  foreign 
power,  and  only  a  temporary  resident  of  the  United  States,  he  cannot  be  initiated 
into  the  Order. 

As  this  report  closes  the  official  duties  of  your  Representative,  he  would  take 
this  opportunity  to  return  his  sincere  thanks  for  the  many  favors  received  from 
this  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

P.  L.  CUNNINGHAM,  Grand  Representative. 


Report  of  Grand  Patriarch  Chas.  C.  Jackson,  at  the  Annual  Session,  1857,  omitted 

from  page  244. 

Right  Worthy  Grand  Officers  and  Representatives : 

Another  year  has  gone,  and  we  are  again  permitted  to  assemble  for  the  pur- 
pose of  reviewing  the  past  and  to  legislate,  I  trust,  for  the  good  and  permanency 
of  the  Patriarchal  branch  of  our  Order  in  this  jurisdiction. 

Soon  after  the  close  of  the  last  session  I  forwarded  to  those  Patriarchs  who  had 
been  reported  to  me  as  nominees  their  warrants  as  D.  D.  G.  P.,  from  whom,  I 
regret  to  eay,  I  have  not  received  any  reports. 

At  the  last  session  of  the  Grand  Encampment  the  Grand  Patriarch  was  author- 
ized to  remove  Sowheag  Encampment,  No.  6,  from  Middletown  to  Portland,  when- 
ever said  Encampment  at  a  meeting  called  for  that  purpose  should  so  decide.  I 
have  not  been  apprised  of  any  action  by  the  Encampment  on  the  subject. 

On  the  16th  of  January  I  received  a  communication  from  Grand  Scribe  Thomas, 
stating  that  Mount  Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8,  of  Bridgeport  had  surrendered 
their  charter,  which,  with  their  books  and  effects  were  in  his  possession,  with  the 
following  note  from  the  C.  P.  and  Scribe,  addressed  to  the  Grand  Patriarch : 

Bridgeport,  Jan.  9th,  1857. 

To  the  M.  W.  Grand  Patriarch  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Conn. 
DEAR  SIR, — In  pursuance  of  a  vote  passed  unanimously  by  all  the  members 
of  Mount  Hermon  Encampment,  No.  8,  I  have  this  day  forwarded  to  the  Scribe 
of  the  Grand  Encampment,  the  charter,  books,  Ac.,  of  said  Mount  Hermon  En- 
campment, with  a  report  up  to  the  time  of  surrender  of  the  charter,  and  the  dues 
to  the  Grand  Encampment.  It  was  deemed  advisable  by  the  members  of  our 
Encampment  to  pursue  this  course,  inasmuch  as  we  vere  constantly  falling  in 
arrears  in  our  work,  with  no  prospect  of  any  immediate  improvement.  We  never- 
theless hope  that  the  time  is  not  far  distant  when  we  may  reclaim  our  charter, 
and  be  found,  as  we  trust  we  have  heretofore  been,  among  the  first  ranks  in  this 
beautiful  and  beloved  branch  of  our  Order. 

With  great  respect  we  remain  in  the  bonds  of  F.,  H.  <fc  C., 

Yours, 

JOHN  STEVENS,  C.  P. 
JOHN  L.  ROBERTS,  Scribe. 


328  Appendix. 

By  reference  to  the  proceedings  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  it 
will  be  found  that  at  their  last  session  they  increased  the  price  of  cards  from  ten 
to  twenty  cents,  and  other  supplies  twenty-five  per  cent.  The  reason  assigned  for 
this  additional  tax  on  subordinates  is  the  increasing  expenses  of  that  Body,  now 
amounting  to  over  eighteen  thousand  dollars  a  year.  I  submit  whether  it  would 
not  have  been  better  for  the  Order  if  they  had  devised  some  way  to  decrease  this 
enormous  expenditure. 

I  would  recommend  that  our  Representative  be  instructed  to  urge  the  passage 
of  the  amendment  to  the  constitution  offered  by  P.  G.  Sire  Kennedy  of  New 
York. 

C.  C.  JACKSON,  Grand  Patriarch. 


Report  of  Grand  Representative  John   Wallace,  at  the  Annual   Session,  1857, 
omitted  from  page  244. 

To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Encampment,  I.  0.  0.  F.  of  Connecticut : 

Your  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  United  States  begs  leave  to  report, 
that  the  Annual  Communication  of  that  R.  W.  Grand  Body  was  held  in  the  city 
of  Baltimore  in  the  month  of  September  last,  opening  on  the  15th  and  closing  on 
the  22d  day  of  that  month.  The  undersigned  was  present  at  the  opening  of  the 
session,  and  remained  until  the  close  of  the  fifth  day,  when  information  of  sick- 
ness in  his  family  compelled  him  to  return  home. 

There  were  present  Representatives  from  every  Grand  Body  under  the  juris- 
diction of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  except  Michigan,  Minnesota  and 
Canada  West. 

As  a  deliberative  and  legislative  Body  it  has  few  equals  in  the  United  States, 
for  the  courteous  bearing  of  its  members,  the  amount  of  forensic  talent  displayed, 
and  a  strict  adherence  to  parliamentary  rule. 

Although  the  session  was  held  during  one  of  the  most  exciting  political  con- 
tests ever  witnessed  in  the  United  States,  in  which  sectionalism  was  incorporated 
with  party,  more  than  ever  before,  and  when  the  only  sentiment  in  which  the 
whole  could  agree  was,  "He  who  is  not  for  us,  is  against  us,"  yet  in  that  sacred 
retreat  all  seemed  to  forget,  for  the  time  being,  the  animosities  and  strifes  excit- 
ing the  outer  world,  or  if  remembered,  stimulating  each  to  increased  vigilance  in 
promoting  the  principles  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth — and,  as  if  to  seal  and 
perpetuate  a  remembrance  of  the  harmonizing  influence  of  those  principles  on 
discordant  elements,  George  "W.  Race  of  New  Orleans,  was  unanimously  elected 
Grand  Sire,  and  by  a  majority  of  votes  Timothy  G.  Senter,  of  New  Hampshire, 
Deputy  Grand  Sire, — thus  selecting  the  two  highest  officers  in  the  Order  from 
two  extreme  portions  of  the  country. 

Owing  to  a  protracted  illness  Grand  Sire  Ellison,  of  Massachusetts,  was  not 
present.  He  however  had  prepared  a  very  able  and  voluminous  report,  which 
was  read,  spread  upon  the  record,  and  printed  with  the  proceedings  of  the  ses- 
sion, and  will  abundantly  repay  a  careful  perusal. 

The  absence  of  the  Grand  Sire  would  have  been  more  seriously  felt,  had  not 
the  duty  of  presiding  fallen  to  the  lot  of  D.  G.  Sire  Race  (now  Grand  Sire 
elect.)  His  promptness  of  action,  familiarity  with  parliamentary  rule  and  usage, 
an  intimate  knowledge  of  the  Constitution,  By-Laws,  and  Rules  of  Order  of 
the  Grand  Lodge,  together  with  his  dignified,  courteous,  and  gentlemanly  bear- 
ing, eminently  qualified  him  for  the  important  position  he  was  so  unexpectedly 
called  upon  to  assume. 

The  following  are  the  only  decisions  of  the  Grand  Sire  in  which  this  branch 
of  our  Order  is  directly  interested : 

"  6th.  A  Grand  Representative  has  a  right  to  introduce  visiting  brethren  into 
either  Lodge  or  Encampment  in  his  jurisdiction,  whether  he  be  a  Representative 
from  his  Grand  Lodge  or  Grand  Encampment." 


Appendix.  329 

The  Grand  Lodge  modified  this  decision  so  as  to  limit  the  right  of  Grand 
Representatives  to  introduce  visiting  brethren  into  the  subordinates  of  the  Body 
they  represented. 

"  15th.  It  has  been  enquired  of  me  whether  it  is  competent  for  a  Grand  En- 
campment or  Grand  Patriarch  to  grant  a  card  to  enable  a  Patriarch  to  join  a 
subordinate  Encampment,  if  the  said  Patriarch  is  at  the  time  largely  in  arrears 
to  a  defunct  Encampment. 

"  My  reply  was  as  follows :  That  a  Grand  Body  has  full  power  in  the  premises, 
not  only  in  its  resumption  of  the  powers  of  a  subordinate  which  has  become  ex- 
tinct, but  in  its  original  control  over  all  the  members  of  the  Order  in  its  jurisdic- 
tion ;  even  while  a  subordinate  is  in  full  operation  a  Grand  Body  may  direct  it  to 
restore  a  suspended  or  expelled  member  without  its  consent 

"  This  discretionary  power  implies,  of  course,  a  wise  and  judicious  investigation 
into  the  circumstances  of  every  case  presented." 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted,  with  others  more  immediately  affect- 
ing Grand  Lodges: 

Resolved,  That  Grand  Patriarchs  and  their  Deputies  be  empowered  to  confer 
the  degrees  of  a  subordinate  .Encampment  upon  Scarlet  Degree  members  of  sub- 
ordinate Lodges,  for  the  purpose  of  organizing  new  Encampments,  provided  no 
subordinate  Encampment  be  located  within  thirty  miles  of  such  new  Encamp- 
ment. 

Resolved,  That  the  officers  of  subordinate  Lodges  and  Encampments  shall  not 
be  installed  nor  furnished  with  the  Semi-Annual  pass-word,  unless  the  reports, 
returns,  and  moneys  due  from  such  Lodges  and  Encampments  to  their  respective 
superior  jurisdictions  be  actually  made  and  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  proper 
officer,  or  be  actually  in  transit  to  the  proper  destination. 

Resolved,  That  subordinate  Lodges  and  Encampments,  in  reinstating  members 
suspended  for  non-payment  of  dues,  shall  have  power  to  remit  in  whole,  or  in 
part,  the  dues  accruing  during  the  suspension  of  such  members. 

Resolved,  That  all  visiting  and  final  cards  shall  hereafter  be  signed  by  the 
holders  thereof,  in  the  presence  of  the  officer  by  whom  the  annual  pass-word  is 
communicated  to  such  holders. 

The  question  of  mergement  was  agitated,  and  several  resolutions  offered  tend- 
ing to  that  object,  all  of  which  were  voted  down. 

Atmergement  of  some  of  the  degrees  in  the  Order  may  be  desirable,  and  a  more 
perfect  consolidation  of  the  entire  work  advisable,  yet  I  feel  convinced  that  a 
more  feasible  plan  than  any  that  has  been  offered,  must  be  brought  forward  be- 
ford  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  will  so  change  the  work  as  to  blot  out 
of  existence  thirty  State  Grand  Bodies. 

The  subject  of  public  installations  was  canvassed,  and,  although  recommended 
by  the  Grand  Sire  in  his  report,  the  Grand  Lodge  withheld  its  sanction  and  re- 
fused to  legalize  the  innovation. 

Numerous  amendments  to  the  constitution,  which  had  been  offered  at  the  pre- 
vious session,  came  up  for  final  action,  all  of  which  were  voted  down . 

I  cannot  close  this  report,  and  do  justice  to  my  own  feelings,  without  alluding 
to  the  very  handsome  manner  in  which  the  Representatives  were  entertained  by 
the  Fraternity  of  Maryland  through  their  Grand  Officers.  Every  day  of  the 
session  we  were  reminded  that  they  fully  understood  the  first  lesson  taught  each 
of  us  when  we  first  "  rested  beneath  the  covering  of  this  tent." 
All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted, 

JOHN  WALLACE,  Grand  Representative. 


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GRAND  PATRIARCHS. 

1.  ROBINSON  S.  HINMAN,    of 
2.  WILLIAM  E.  SANFORD, 
8.  JOHJJ  L.  DEVOTION, 

No.    1,    New  Haven,                     from 
1,    New  Haven,                          " 
"          8,     Norwich, 

April,  1843,  to  July,  1848. 
July,  1843,  to  July,  1844. 
"       1844    to      "     1S45. 

4.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRCS, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

«      1845,  to      "    1846. 

5.  WM.  L.  BBEWBR, 

"          3,    Norwich, 

41      1S46,  to     "    1S47. 

6.    MCNSON   A.   SlIEPARD, 

"         6,    Bethel, 

"      1847,  to  Feb.  1848. 

7.  TowiiSEND  P.  ABELL, 

6,    Middletown, 

Feb     184S,  to  July,  1848. 

8.  Lccics  A.  THOMAS, 

'          1,    New  Haven, 

July,  184S.  to      "    1849. 

9.    JCXIUS   M.    WlLLEY, 

2,     E*8t  Haddam, 

"      1849,  to     "     1S50. 

10.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAS, 

'          9,    Norwalk, 

41      1S50,  to     "     1851. 

11.  ORIGEN  UTLKT, 

'         6,    Middletown, 

41      1601,  to  Feb.  1862. 

12.  CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD, 

1        11,     Hartford, 

Feb.   1852,  to      "    1868. 

13.  PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM, 

1          9,    Norwalk, 

41      1868,  to      "    1854. 

14.  FRANCOIS  TURNER, 

1         1,    New  Haven, 

44      1S54,  to      "    1856. 

15.  JOHN  WALLACE, 

18,    L'erby, 

41      1855,  to       4    1S66. 

16.  CHARLES  C.  JACKSON, 

"        18,    Derby, 

44      1866,  to       4    1867. 

17.  JAMES  PHELPS, 

"          2,    Essex, 

44      1867,  to       '    1868. 

16.  SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

44      1858,  to       '    1859. 

19.  SAMUEL  TOLLES, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

44      1869,  to       '    1860. 

20.  THOMAS  C.  HOLLIS, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

44      1860,  to       4    1861. 

21.  MERITT  B.  SCOTT, 

"         1,    New  Haven,                         • 

14      1861,  to       '    1862. 

22.  GEORGE  L.  TOWNSEND, 

"        20,    Waterbury,                            " 

44      1862,  to       '    1868. 

23.  JOHN  W.  SMITH, 

44        20,    Waterbnry,                            " 

44      1868,  to       4    1864. 

24.  FREDERICK  BOTSFORD, 

44          1,    New  Haven,                          •' 

44      1864,  to       4    1866. 

26.  DAVID  W.  BOYD, 

"        18,    Derby,                                  " 

44      1866,  to       4    1866. 

26.  JOHN  H.  BARLOW, 

14        18,    Derby,                                    " 

44      1866,  to      4t    1867. 

GRAND  HIGH  PRIESTS. 

1.  CHARLES  W.  BRADLBT,    of 
2.  RICHARD  S.  PRATT, 

No.    2,    East  Haddam,                 from  April,  1843,  to  July  1848. 
"         2,    East  Haddam,                      "     July,  1848,  to      "     1844. 

8.  JONATHAN  M.  ANDRCS, 

"         1,    New  Haven,                        " 

44     1844.  to      "     1846. 

4.  WILLIAM  L.  BREWER, 

3,    Norwich,                                " 

44      1846,  to     "     1846. 

5.  MCNSON  A.  SHBPARD, 

6,    Bethel,                                   " 

44     1846,  to      "     1847. 

6.  TOWNSEND  P.  ABELL, 

6,    Middletown,                        " 

44     1847,  to     ll     1848. 

7.  Jcsics  M.  WILLEY, 

2,    East  Haddam,                      " 

4     1848,  to     '4     1W9. 

8.  CHOLWBLL  J.  GRCMAN, 

9,    Norwalk,                               «4 

4     1849,  to      "     1850. 

9.  ORIGEN  UTLET, 

6,    Middletown, 

1860,  to      '4      1851. 

10.  CALVIN  L.  HDBBARD, 

11,    Hartford,                             " 

1851,  to  Feb.  1862. 

11.  PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM, 

9,    Norwalk, 

F  b.  1862,  to     "      1868. 

12.  FRANCOIS  TURNER, 

1,    New  Haven,                        " 

1S58,  to      "     1854. 

13.  JOHN  WALLACE, 

18,    Derby,                                   " 

1854,  to      "     1856. 

14.  CHARLES  C.  JACKSON, 

18,    Derby,                                   " 

1856,  .0     "     1858. 

15.  JAMES  PHBLPS, 

2,    Essex, 

1856,  to     «'     1867. 

16.  SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS, 

1,    New  Haven, 

1867,  to     "      1868. 

17.  JOHN  G.  HATDEN, 

2,    Essex,                                  " 

1858,  to     "      1869. 

18.  THOMAS  WALLACE,  Jr., 

18,    Derby, 

1859,  to      "     1860 

19.  MERITT  B.  SCOTT, 

1,    New  Haven,                        " 

I860,  to      "     1861. 

20.  GKORGK  L.  TOWXSKND, 

20,    Waterbury, 

1801,  to     "      1862 

21.  JOHN  W.  SMITH, 

20,    Waterbury, 

1862,  to      •'      1868 

22.  FREDERICK  BOTSFORD, 

1,    New  Haven, 

1868,  to      "      1864 

28.  DAVID  W.  BOYD, 

18,    Derby, 

1864,  to      4I     1866. 

24.  JOHN  H.  BARLOW, 

18,    Derby,                                   '• 

44      1865,  to      "     1866 

35.  ALONZO  G.  SHEARS, 

1,    New  Haven, 

44     1866,  to     ".    18«7. 

GRAND  SENIOR  WARDENS. 

1.  RICHARD  8.  PRATT,         of    No.    2,    East  Haddam,                  from  April,  1S43,  to  July,  1848. 

2'  ISAAC  JCDBOS, 

1,    New  Haven, 

July,  1S48,  to      "    1844, 

8.  WILLIAM  L.  BRBWBR, 

8,    Norwich, 

44      1844,  to     "    1846. 

4   MCNSON  A.  SHBPARD, 

6,    Bethel,                                 n 

44      1845,  to     «•    1846. 

5  JOHN  W.  JOHNSON, 

7,    Hartford, 

44      1846,  to     44    1847 

6.  Jcmos  M.  WILLBT, 

2,    Eatez, 

44      1847,  to     ••    1S48 

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7.  CHOI/WELL  J.  GRCMAS. 

of    No.  9,    Norwalk,                          from  July,  1S4S,  to  July,  1S49. 

8.  WM.  B.  DAVIS, 

"        11,    Hartford,                              "        "      1849,  to      "    1S50 

9.  CALVIN  L.  HUBBARD, 

"        11,    Hartford,                              "        "      1850,  to      "     1861' 

10.  ELIPHALET  G.  STORBR, 

"         1,    New  Haven,                        "       "      1851,  to  Feb.  1852' 

11.  FRANCOIS  TURNKH, 

'         1,    New  Haven,                                 Feb.   1852,  to      "    1S58' 

12.  JOHN  WALLACE, 

'        18,     Derby,                                             "      1853,  to     "    1854' 

13.  CHARLBS  0.  JACKSON, 

'        18,    Derby,                                              '      1854,  to     "     1S55' 

14.  JAMES  PHELPS, 

«          2,    Essex,                                               «      1855,  to      "    1856' 

lB.  SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS, 

'         1,    New  Haven,                                  '      1S56,  to     "    1857' 

16.  JOHN  G.  HAYDEN, 

'         2,    Essex,                                               '      1S57,  to      "    1858' 

17.  SAMUEL  TOLLES, 

4         1,    New  Haven,                                  '      1858,  to      "    1S59' 

l8.  THOMAS  C.  HOLLIS, 

'         1,    New  Haven,                                 "      1659,  to     "    I860' 

19.  GEORQB  L.  TOWNSBND, 

«        20,    Waterbury,                                      '      1860,  to     "    1861' 

jO.  JOHN  W.  SMITH, 

•'        20,     Waterbury,                                     '      1861,  to      "     tS63-- 

2l.  FREDERICK  BOTSFORD, 

1,    New  Haven,                                     '      1862,  to     "    1863' 

22.  DAVID  W.  BOTD, 

18,     Derby,                                              '      1863,  to     "     1S«4- 

28.  JOHN  H.  BARLOW, 

"        18,     Derby,                                            "      1864,  to     "    1S65. 

24.  ALONZO  G.  SHEARS, 

"         1,    New  HiTen  ,                                "      1865,  to     "    1S66. 

2$.  JAMES  E.  BIDWELL, 

"         6,    Aiiddletown,                                 "      1866,  to     "    1867 

GRAND   SCRIBES. 

1.  WM.  E.  SANFORD, 

of    No.     1,    New  Haven,                     from  April,  1848,  to  July,  1843. 

2.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION, 

"          3,    Norwich,                               "      July,  1848,  to      "    1844. 

3.  PRBLATE  DEMICK, 

"         1,    New  Haven,                        "       "      1844,  to      "    1847. 

4.  Lucius  A.  THOMAS, 

"         1,    New  Haven,                        "        "      1847,  to      "    1848. 

5.  PRELATE  DEMICK, 

"          1,    New  Haven,                          "        "      1848,  to     "    1860. 

6.  ADRIAN  C.   HEITMANN, 

"         1,    New  Haven,                        ««        "      1850,  to     "    1S53. 

7.  Lucius  A.  THOMAS, 

"         1,  .  New  Haven,                        "       "      1852— 

GRAND    TREASURERS. 

1.  SAMUEL  BISHOP, 

of    No.     1,    New  Haven,                      from  April,  1843,  to  Feb.  1863. 

2.  SAMCHL  H.  HARRIS, 

"        1,    New  Haven,                        "     Feb.    1863— 

GRAND  JUNIOR  WARDENS. 

1.  THO3.  C.  BOARDMAN, 

of    No.    2,    East  Haddam,                  from  April,  1848,  to  July,  1848. 

2.  JOHN  A.  LATHROP, 

«'         4,    New  London,                        "     July,  1S44,  to     "    1845. 

8.  JOHN  W.  JOHNSON, 

"         7,    Hartford,                                "        "     1846,  to     "    1846. 

4,  JCNITS  M.  WILLBT, 

"         2,    Essex,                                   "       "     1846,  to     "    1S47. 

5.  CHOLWELL  J.  GRUMAN, 

"         9,    Norwalk, 

"     1847,  to      "    1848. 

6.  WM.  B.  DAVIS, 

"        11,     Hartford, 

"     1848,  to      "    1849. 

7.  0  RIG  EN  UTLET, 

6,    Mlddletown, 

"     1849,  to     "    1850. 

8.  ELIPHALBT  G.  STORBR, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

"      1850,  to     "     1S51. 

9.  PETER  L.  CUNNINGHAM, 

9,    Norwalk, 

"     1851,  to  Feb.  1852. 

lo.  ADNA  WHITING, 

16,    PlainviUe, 

Feb.    1852,  to     "    1S53. 

U.  CHAS.  C.  JACKSON, 

18,    Derby, 

"     1858,  to     "    3S54. 

12.  JAMES  PHKLPS, 

2,    Essex, 

"     1854,  to      "    1866. 

13.  SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS, 

1,    New  Haven, 

"     1855,  to      "    1S56. 

14.  SAMUEL  TOLLES, 

1,    New  Haven, 

"     1856,  to      "    1857. 

15.  JOHN  G.  HATDEN, 

2,    Essex, 

"     1857,  to     "    1858. 

16.  THOMAS  WALLACE,  Jr., 

18,    Derby, 

"      1858,  to      "    1859. 

17.  M.  B.  SCOTT, 

1,    New  Haven, 

"      1859,  to      "    1860. 

18.  DAVID  BOTSFORD, 

1,    New  Haven, 

"     1860. 

19.  CHAS.  L.  SAGE, 

1,    New  Haven, 

"      1861,  to     «    1S62. 

20.  D.  W.  BOYD, 

18,    Derby, 

"      1862,  to     "    1863. 

21.  J.  H.  BARLOW, 

"        18,    Derby, 

"     1868,  to     "    1864. 

22.  ALONZO  G.  SHEARS, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

"     1864,  to     "    1865. 

28.  JAMES  E.  BIDWBLL, 

"          6.     Middletown, 

"     1S65,  to     ««    1866. 

24.  T.  I.  DRIGGS, 

"        20,    Waterbury, 

«'     1866,  to     "    1867. 

GRAND  REPRESENTATIVES 

1.  ROBINSON  S.  HINMAK, 

of    No.    1,    New  Haven,                      fr 

m  July,  1848. 

2.  SAMUEL  BISHOP, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

"      1844. 

8.  JOHN  L.  DEVOTION, 

"         S,    Norwich, 

"      1845. 

4.  JOHN  GREENWOOD,  Jr., 

5,    Danbury, 

"      1846.  ' 

5.  WM.  L.  BREWER, 

"         8,    Norwich, 

«      1847. 

6.  T.  P.  ABBLL, 

6,    Middletown, 

"      1848. 

7.  WM.  E.  SANFORD, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

"      1849  to  1861. 

8.  C.  J.  GRUMAH, 

"         9,    Norwalk, 

«      1852  to  1853. 

9.  PETBR  L.  CUNNINGHAM, 

"         9,    Norwalk, 

"      1854  to  1856. 

10.  JOHN  WALLACE, 

"        18,    Derby, 

"      1856  to  1857. 

11.  CHAS.  C.  JACKSON, 

"       18,    Derby, 

"      1858  to  1859. 

12.  SAMUEL  H.  HARRIS, 

"         1,    New  Haven, 

«      1860  to  1861. 

13.  M.  B.  SCOTT, 

1,    New  Haven, 

"      1862  to  1868. 

14.  JOHN  W.  SMITH, 

"        SO,     Waterbury, 

"      1864  to  1865- 

15.  FREDERICK  BOTSFOBD, 

"         1,    New  Haven,                                  "      1866  to  1867. 

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